Believeyou don'tdeserve asober lifeWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksSkip ascheduledtherapysessionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredBlameothers foryourstrugglesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceStop takingprescribedmedicationsAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSpendtime withold usingfriendsprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksSkip ascheduledtherapysessionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredBlameothers foryourstrugglesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceStop takingprescribedmedicationsAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSpendtime withold usingfriendsprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamily

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