Re: Iam a chronic gambler, need help

What I would suggest is to learn self-hypnosis and use that to see how it may assist you.  There are a lot of books, CDs, DVDs, available.  I used it many years ago before I discovered meditation.  There are many psychiatrists, counselors and others who would love to hypnotize your problems away.  Avoid them at all costs.  They program you and leave side effects that must be addressed.  Doing it yourself will allow you to go at your own pace.  Read as much as you can about self hypnosis before trying it.  If you develop other problems while doing this such as excessive alcohol consumption, relationship problems, etc.,  discontinue your self hypnosis immediately.

I would prefer to direct you to psychiatric or psychologist care, but you said you don't wish to do that.  If you do use a counselor of any kind - avoid allowing them to hypnotize you because the vast majority don't do it correctly.  Hypnosis is a very powerful tool when used correctly.