Skip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoverySkip ascheduledtherapysessionStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceBlameothers foryourstrugglesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksEngage innegativeself-talkEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpendtime withold usingfriendsSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoverySkip ascheduledtherapysessionStop takingprescribedmedicationsSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceBlameothers foryourstrugglesStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksEngage innegativeself-talkEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpendtime withold usingfriends

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