Helplines in Japan.

Hotlines for gambling problems are available in Japan

If your life and relationships have been negatively impacted by your gambling habits, you may feel hopeless. However, recovering from a gambling problem is possible. With the right support, you can rebuild what has been lost. There are 4 helplines that support with gambling concerns in Japan who can assist you. Reach out if you're experiencing the following:

• Having arguments with family or friends over your gambling habits.
• Being unable to stop gambling despite making an effort to stop.
• Feeling guilty or ashamed after gambling.
• Feeling irritable when you've tried to stop gambling.
• Planning how to spend more time gambling.
• Feeling that your gambling is out of control.
• Gambling to distract yourself from your problems.
• Feeling hopeless because of what you've lost from gambling.

It may feel like you'll never be able to recuperate your losses and the future may look bleak. But there is a way out. With the right support, you can stop gambling and work toward a brighter future.

The first step to rebuilding what you've lost, is to reach out for help. That can be hard if you doubt whether anyone can help and whether you'll be understood. It may help to know that in Japan, helpline counselors and volunteers are trained to help people experiencing problems just like yours.

If you feel like you might need support with your gambling habit, try reaching out to a hotline in Japan. It's free and confidential.