Engage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpendtime withold usingfriendsLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBlameothers foryourstrugglesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage innegativeself-talkprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpendtime withold usingfriendsLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBlameothers foryourstrugglesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage innegativeself-talkprocrastinateon 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. N-Engage in self-destructive behaviors to cope with stress
  2. O-Minimize the seriousness of your addiction
  3. G-Make impulsive decisions without considering consequences
  4. B-Ignore advice from counselor or sponsor
  5. O-Believe you don't deserve a sober life
  6. I-Stop attending support group meetings
  7. I-Downplay the importance of recovery milestones
  8. G-Ignore triggers instead of addressing them
  9. I-Stop taking prescribed medications
  10. N-Spend time with old using friends
  11. I-Lie about your progress to friends and family
  12. B-Withdraw from social support networks
  13. G-Avoid using coping skills when triggered
  14. G-Avoid asking for help when struggling
  15. O-Blame others for your struggles
  16. B-Skip a scheduled therapy session
  17. O-Justify using substances as a reward for progress
  18. B-Believe you can use just once without consequence
  19. I-Skip meals or neglect self-care when stressed
  20. B-Rationalize substance use as a coping mechanism
  21. N-Spend time in places where substances are available
  22. G-Skip scheduled appointments with healthcare providers
  23. N-Engage in negative self-talk
  24. O-procrastinate on tasks related to recovery