If you can't stop gambling despite the negative impact it's had on you and your loved ones, you may feel guilty, ashamed, and hopeless. But there is hope. You can get free support to stop gambling from one of 6 hotlines in Czechia. Reach out if you relate to 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.

Feeling as though there is no hope and that nothing can be solved is normal, especially if you have lost a lot to gambling. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. There are others who have overcome their gambling problems and there is hope for you too.

When you feel hopeless, it's hard to believe that anyone or anything could help. But helpline volunteers and counselors in Czechia are trained to support people who are experiencing problems just like yours. They will listen to you and help you see that there is a way out.

If you think you might need support with gambling today, consider contacting a helpline in Czechia for free, confidential help.