(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. 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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Responding to conflict with loved ones by shutting down or lashing out.
Skipping a recovery meeting because you feel judged by others.
Turning to substances or unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress or sadness.
Feeling like you need to act immediately without considering the consequences.
Thinking, "I only need to focus on staying sober; nothing else matters."
Refusing to discuss difficult emotions in group therapy because they seem "unnecessary."
Attending meetings and therapy without engaging emotionally, just because it’s "required."
Deciding to skip a meeting because you’re too exhausted but communicating this respectfully.
Ignoring cravings or emotions, thinking they’ll go away if you "just stay busy."
Ignoring your emotions and focusing solely on facts in a heated argument.
Organizing your day entirely based on efficiency.
Saying, "This always happens to me!" and feeling hopeless.
Staying calm and problem-solving during a crisis without acknowledging your fear.
Taking a deep breath before responding to a heated email.
Saying, "I feel hurt, but I want to hear your perspective before reacting."
Sticking strictly to your schedule, even when you’re feeling tired or stressed.
Avoiding a social event because of fear or embarrassment.
Saying, "This is what the rules say, so this is what I have to do."
Ignoring your recovery plan because you’re frustrated with how slow progress feels.
Following a budget perfectly, even when it feels restrictive.
Saying, "I can't do this!" when something feels too hard.
Deciding not to call a friend because it seems like "a waste of time" when you could work instead.
Making a decision based on how you feel in the moment, even if it conflicts with your goals.
Eating an entire tub of ice cream because you feel sad or lonely.
Saying, "Statistically, this is the best option," when deciding what to do
Eating something comforting after a bad day while also planning healthy meals for tomorrow.
Choosing to isolate yourself because you feel ashamed of your past.
Avoiding asking for help because you don’t want to "burden" others.
Letting anger drive you to say something hurtful to someone.
Creating a pros and cons list before making a decision.
Acknowledging your fear about a big decision but still following through with a logical plan.
Reacting impulsively to a text without thinking it through.
Dwelling on past mistakes and feeling stuck in shame or guilt.
Feeling overwhelmed and crying when faced with a difficult decision.
