diff --git a/telegram_bot.py b/telegram_bot.py
index c372c4d..1b2ba4a 100644
--- a/telegram_bot.py
+++ b/telegram_bot.py
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ def handle_update(message):
 
             if not message_text:
                 self.bot.reply_to(message, "The message is empty. Please provide the required information.")
+                return
 
             try:
                 process_message(message_text)