diff --git a/lib/drift/client.ts b/lib/drift/client.ts
index a90df9d..8554923 100644
--- a/lib/drift/client.ts
+++ b/lib/drift/client.ts
@@ -171,9 +171,6 @@ export class DriftService {
         // Subscribe to Drift account updates (this makes RPC calls)
         await this.driftClient.subscribe()
         console.log('✅ Drift client subscribed to account updates')
-        
-        // Intercept WebSocket errors for health monitoring
-        this.interceptWebSocketErrors()
 
         // Get user account
         this.user = this.driftClient.getUser()
@@ -182,6 +179,12 @@ export class DriftService {
       this.isInitialized = true
       console.log('✅ Drift service initialized successfully')
       
+      // CRITICAL FIX (Nov 25, 2025): Intercept errors BEFORE starting monitor
+      // Without this, errors aren't recorded and auto-restart never triggers
+      console.log('🔧 Setting up error interception for health monitoring...')
+      this.interceptWebSocketErrors()
+      console.log('✅ Error interception active')
+      
       // Start health monitoring (error-based restart instead of blind timer)
       const monitor = getDriftHealthMonitor()
       monitor.start()