diff --git a/api/openai.py b/api/openai.py
index ad87469..af3d57e 100644
--- a/api/openai.py
+++ b/api/openai.py
@@ -16,7 +16,10 @@
 from utilities import utilities, Utilities
 from utilities import discordutils
 if use_helicone:
-    from helicone import openai
+    try:
+        from helicone import openai
+    except ImportError:
+        from helicone import openai_proxy as openai
 else:
     import openai
 import discord
diff --git a/modules/chatgpt.py b/modules/chatgpt.py
index f4c2c37..cfd6ea2 100644
--- a/modules/chatgpt.py
+++ b/modules/chatgpt.py
@@ -21,7 +21,10 @@
 from servicemodules.serviceConstants import service_italics_marks, default_italics_mark
 
 if use_helicone:
-    from helicone import openai
+    try:
+        from helicone import openai
+    except ImportError:
+        from helicone import openai_proxy as openai
 else:
     import openai