Believeyou don'tdeserve asober lifeEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilySpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryStop takingprescribedmedicationsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesEngage innegativeself-talkMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkip ascheduledtherapysessionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSpendtime withold usingfriendsBlameothers foryourstrugglesBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilySpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryStop takingprescribedmedicationsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesEngage innegativeself-talkMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkip ascheduledtherapysessionStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSpendtime withold usingfriendsBlameothers foryourstruggles

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