Helplines in Malta.

Hotlines for gambling problems are available in Malta

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 3 helplines that support with gambling concerns in Malta who can assist you. Reach out if you're experiencing the following:

• Feeling guilty or ashamed after gambling.
• Gambling to distract yourself from your problems.
• An urge to win back the money you lost.
• Asking people to bail you out when you experience financial troubles due to gambling.
• Losing track of time while gambling.
• Being unable to stop gambling despite making an effort to stop.
• Spending more money on bets than you can afford to lose.
• Feeling irritable when you've tried to stop gambling.

It's normal to feel as though there's no hope for the future when you've lost a lot to gambling. The pain can be unbearable and you may feel completely helpless. But with proper support, you can stop gambling and turn your life around.

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 Malta, 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 Malta. It's free and confidential.