Avoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoverySpendtime withold usingfriendsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemSkip ascheduledtherapysessionEngage innegativeself-talkLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyStop takingprescribedmedicationsBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBlameothers foryourstrugglesMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoverySpendtime withold usingfriendsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemSkip ascheduledtherapysessionEngage innegativeself-talkLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyStop takingprescribedmedicationsBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBlameothers foryourstrugglesMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestones

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