diff --git a/xmpp.py b/xmpp.py
index d9a6040..7f7264a 100644
--- a/xmpp.py
+++ b/xmpp.py
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 from akkomabot import Akkomabot
 from ejabberdapi import Ejabberd
+from akkoma import AkkomaNetworkError 
+import sys
 
 # main
 
@@ -13,7 +15,7 @@ if __name__ == '__main__':
 
         notifications = bot.akkoma.notifications()
 
-    except bot.akkoma.AkkomaNetworkError as net_error:
+    except AkkomaNetworkError as net_error:
 
         sys.exit(net_error)