diff --git a/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py b/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
index f155278..20ff37a 100644
--- a/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
+++ b/bfxapi/websockets/generic_websocket.py
@@ -84,6 +84,8 @@ class GenericWebsocket:
         thread and connection.
         """
         self._start_new_socket()
+        while True:
+            time.sleep(1)
 
     def get_task_executable(self):
         """