How Gambling Addiction Nearly Destroyed Me Ft Idris Abdulkareem

How Gambling Addiction Nearly Destroyed Me Ft Idris Abdulkareem

From So Nigerian by Eggcorn Digital

February 16, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 7 · Episode 16

About this episode

Idris Abdulkareem shares his journey of overcoming gambling addiction and the impact it had on his life.

Watch, Like and Comment on YouTube- https://youtu.be/DVM3J07sPwM?si=6Un_9Dyn2ys8CX1m We’re joined by Idris Abdulkareem, a listener of the podcast, who opens up about his journey as an ex-gambling addict now 6 months clean. With courage and vulnerability, Idris shares how his relationship with gambling started, how it slowly escalated, and how it eventually took over his life. He speaks candidly about losing everything, battling suicidal thoughts, and reaching a breaking point that forced him to confront the reality of his situation. The conversation walks through the darkest moments of addiction, the isolation that comes with it, and the difficult but life-changing decision to quit. More than anything, this episode is about accountability, recovery, and hope. It’s a reminder of how quickly things can spiral, but also how choosing help, honesty, and change can begin a new chapter. This is a powerful, sobering, and necessary conversation — one that may resonate deeply with anyone who has struggled, is struggling, or knows someone who is. JOIN THE WHATSAPP CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBii6eLtOjA3h8LHg2B FOLLOW US ON: http://twitter.com/sonigerian_…

People in this episode

Guest: Idris Abdulkareem

Topics covered

  • gambling addiction
  • recovery
  • mental health
  • personal journey
  • accountability
  • hope

Keywords

  • gambling addiction
  • recovery
  • mental health
  • suicidal thoughts
  • personal story

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