Downplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesSpendtime withold usingfriendsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingStop takingprescribedmedicationsSkip ascheduledtherapysessionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilySpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedBlameothers foryourstrugglesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesSpendtime withold usingfriendsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingStop takingprescribedmedicationsSkip ascheduledtherapysessionRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorEngage innegativeself-talkLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilySpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedBlameothers foryourstrugglesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecovery

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