Engage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressStop takingprescribedmedicationsBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedSpendtime withold usingfriendsWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionEngage innegativeself-talkRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBlameothers foryourstrugglesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressStop takingprescribedmedicationsBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedSpendtime withold usingfriendsWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksSkip ascheduledtherapysessionBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionEngage innegativeself-talkRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemBlameothers foryourstrugglesJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggered

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