Ignoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSpendtime withold usingfriendsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceEngage innegativeself-talkSkip ascheduledtherapysessionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersBlameothers foryourstrugglesLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSpendtime withold usingfriendsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceEngage innegativeself-talkSkip ascheduledtherapysessionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersBlameothers foryourstrugglesLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyRationalizesubstanceuse 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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N
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  1. G-Ignore triggers instead of addressing them
  2. O-procrastinate on tasks related to recovery
  3. B-Withdraw from social support networks
  4. O-Minimize the seriousness of your addiction
  5. O-Believe you don't deserve a sober life
  6. I-Stop taking prescribed medications
  7. N-Spend time in places where substances are available
  8. I-Skip meals or neglect self-care when stressed
  9. G-Avoid asking for help when struggling
  10. G-Avoid using coping skills when triggered
  11. O-Justify using substances as a reward for progress
  12. B-Ignore advice from counselor or sponsor
  13. N-Spend time with old using friends
  14. G-Make impulsive decisions without considering consequences
  15. N-Engage in self-destructive behaviors to cope with stress
  16. I-Downplay the importance of recovery milestones
  17. B-Believe you can use just once without consequence
  18. N-Engage in negative self-talk
  19. B-Skip a scheduled therapy session
  20. I-Stop attending support group meetings
  21. G-Skip scheduled appointments with healthcare providers
  22. O-Blame others for your struggles
  23. I-Lie about your progress to friends and family
  24. B-Rationalize substance use as a coping mechanism