Avoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSpendtime withold usingfriendsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryBlameothers foryourstrugglesMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage innegativeself-talkJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeSpendtime withold usingfriendsDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesSkip ascheduledtherapysessionWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryBlameothers foryourstrugglesMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage innegativeself-talkJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthem

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