procrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage innegativeself-talkBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpendtime withold usingfriendsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBlameothers foryourstrugglesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage innegativeself-talkBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpendtime withold usingfriendsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBlameothers foryourstrugglesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareproviders

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