Rationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersSkip ascheduledtherapysessionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBlameothers foryourstrugglesSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSpendtime withold usingfriendsJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeDownplaytheimportanceof recoverymilestonesRationalizesubstanceuse as acopingmechanismWithdrawfrom socialsupportnetworksLie aboutyourprogress tofriends andfamilyIgnoretriggersinstead ofaddressingthemMake impulsivedecisionswithoutconsideringconsequencesStop takingprescribedmedicationsEngage in self-destructivebehaviors tocope withstressBelieve youcan use justonce withoutconsequenceMinimize theseriousnessof youraddictionSkipscheduledappointmentswith healthcareprovidersSkip ascheduledtherapysessionAvoidasking forhelp whenstrugglingEngage innegativeself-talkIgnoreadvice fromcounseloror sponsorSkip mealsor neglectself-carewhenstressedprocrastinateon tasksrelated torecoveryAvoid usingcopingskills whentriggeredStopattendingsupportgroupmeetingsBlameothers foryourstrugglesSpend timein placeswheresubstancesare availableSpendtime withold usingfriendsJustify usingsubstancesas a rewardfor progressBelieveyou don'tdeserve asober lifeDownplaytheimportanceof 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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  1. B-Rationalize substance use as a coping mechanism
  2. B-Withdraw from social support networks
  3. I-Lie about your progress to friends and family
  4. G-Ignore triggers instead of addressing them
  5. G-Make impulsive decisions without considering consequences
  6. I-Stop taking prescribed medications
  7. N-Engage in self-destructive behaviors to cope with stress
  8. B-Believe you can use just once without consequence
  9. O-Minimize the seriousness of your addiction
  10. G-Skip scheduled appointments with healthcare providers
  11. B-Skip a scheduled therapy session
  12. G-Avoid asking for help when struggling
  13. N-Engage in negative self-talk
  14. B-Ignore advice from counselor or sponsor
  15. I-Skip meals or neglect self-care when stressed
  16. O-procrastinate on tasks related to recovery
  17. G-Avoid using coping skills when triggered
  18. I-Stop attending support group meetings
  19. O-Blame others for your struggles
  20. N-Spend time in places where substances are available
  21. N-Spend time with old using friends
  22. O-Justify using substances as a reward for progress
  23. O-Believe you don't deserve a sober life
  24. I-Downplay the importance of recovery milestones