Written by an OHC client
Three months ago, I hit rock bottom. With two weeks to payday, I had just $100 to my name because of my crippling gambling addiction. In a desperate attempt to recoup my losses, I bet that last $100 on an online gambling site, but ended up losing it all. I was stuck in this vicious cycle for seven long years.
The harsh reality hit me – I had no money to survive for the next two weeks. I was left with nothing but a loaf of bread, which was the only thing I ate that fateful day. I was sad that I had to go hungry, but more than that, I was angry with myself.
That was the moment I realised I had to stop gambling, by any means possible. Despite earning a decent monthly income of $8,000, I felt like a complete failure, unable to even afford a simple meal of chicken rice at hawker centres. After barely scraping by, I managed to borrow $100 from a friend and lived frugally, eating just enough to get by.
I took steps to curb my addiction by installing the GAMBAN app on my phone and avoiding triggers like sports and esports. I'm now proud to say that I’ve abstained from gambling for the past 90 days. Even though I still have a significant amount of debt to pay off, I finally have a peace of mind and my thoughts are no longer shrouded by the constant urge to gamble.
If you're struggling with gambling addiction, know that there's hope for recovery. Things will start to change and look up once you stop gambling. It’s never too late to overcome this addiction and start rebuilding your life, just like I did.
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