Skipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressStop takingprescribedmedicationsWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismEngage innegativeself-talkDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBlameothers foryourstrugglesBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSpendtime withold usingfriendsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressStop takingprescribedmedicationsWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismEngage innegativeself-talkDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBlameothers foryourstrugglesBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSpendtime withold usingfriendsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequence

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