Believeyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsSkip ascheduledtherapysessionSpendtime withold usingfriendsEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBlameothers foryourstrugglesDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStop takingprescribedmedicationsSkip ascheduledtherapysessionSpendtime withold usingfriendsEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingBlameothers foryourstrugglesDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progress

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