StopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredStop takingprescribedmedicationsprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersBlameothers foryourstrugglesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSpendtime withold usingfriendsSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredStop takingprescribedmedicationsprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersBlameothers foryourstrugglesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSpendtime withold usingfriendsSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanism

Self-Sabotage - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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I
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G
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I
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O
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B
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N
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B
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N
9
G
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I
11
O
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O
13
N
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G
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O
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B
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G
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B
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I
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G
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O
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  1. I-Stop attending support group meetings
  2. G-Avoid using coping skills when triggered
  3. I-Stop taking prescribed medications
  4. O-procrastinate on tasks related to recovery
  5. B-Withdraw from social support networks
  6. N-Engage in self-destructive behaviors to cope with stress
  7. B-Ignore advice from counselor or sponsor
  8. N-Engage in negative self-talk
  9. G-Ignore triggers instead of addressing them
  10. I-Lie about your progress to friends and family
  11. O-Believe you don't deserve a sober life
  12. O-Justify using substances as a reward for progress
  13. N-Spend time in places where substances are available
  14. G-Skip scheduled appointments with healthcare providers
  15. O-Blame others for your struggles
  16. B-Skip a scheduled therapy session
  17. G-Avoid asking for help when struggling
  18. B-Believe you can use just once without consequence
  19. I-Downplay the importance of recovery milestones
  20. G-Make impulsive decisions without considering consequences
  21. N-Spend time with old using friends
  22. I-Skip meals or neglect self-care when stressed
  23. O-Minimize the seriousness of your addiction
  24. B-Rationalize substance use as a coping mechanism