Respondingto conflict withloved ones byshutting downor lashing out.Skipping arecoverymeetingbecause youfeel judged byothers.Eating an entiretub of icecream becauseyou feel sad orlonely.Saying,"Statistically,this is the bestoption," whendeciding whatto doSaying, "Ican't do this!"whensomethingfeels too hard.Feeling like youneed to actimmediatelywithoutconsidering theconsequences.Reactingimpulsively toa text withoutthinking itthrough.Saying, "I feelhurt, but I wantto hear yourperspectivebeforereacting."Attendingmeetings andtherapy withoutengagingemotionally, justbecause it’s"required."Following abudgetperfectly, evenwhen it feelsrestrictive.Making adecision basedon how you feelin the moment,even if it conflictswith your goals.Thinking, "I onlyneed to focuson stayingsober; nothingelse matters."Saying, "Thisis what therules say, sothis is what Ihave to do."Dwelling onpast mistakesand feelingstuck in shameor guilt.Staying calmand problem-solving during acrisis withoutacknowledgingyour fear.Turning tosubstances orunhealthy copingmechanisms todeal with stressor sadness.Refusing todiscuss difficultemotions in grouptherapy becausethey seem"unnecessary."Taking a deepbreath beforeresponding toa heatedemail.Ignoringcravings oremotions,thinking they’llgo away if you"just stay busy."Creating apros and conslist beforemaking adecision.Saying, "Thisalwayshappens tome!" andfeelinghopeless.Feelingoverwhelmedand cryingwhen facedwith a difficultdecision.Ignoring youremotions andfocusing solelyon facts in aheatedargument.Organizingyour dayentirelybased onefficiency.Choosing toisolate yourselfbecause youfeel ashamedof your past.Avoiding askingfor helpbecause youdon’t want to"burden"others.Letting angerdrive you tosay somethinghurtful tosomeone.Deciding to skip ameeting becauseyou’re tooexhausted butcommunicatingthis respectfully.Sticking strictlyto yourschedule, evenwhen you’refeeling tired orstressed.Eating somethingcomforting after abad day whilealso planninghealthy meals fortomorrow.Acknowledgingyour fear abouta big decisionbut still followingthrough with alogical plan.Ignoring yourrecovery planbecause you’refrustrated withhow slowprogress feels.Deciding not tocall a friendbecause it seemslike "a waste oftime" when youcould workinstead.Avoiding a socialevent becauseof fear orembarrassment.Respondingto conflict withloved ones byshutting downor lashing out.Skipping arecoverymeetingbecause youfeel judged byothers.Eating an entiretub of icecream becauseyou feel sad orlonely.Saying,"Statistically,this is the bestoption," whendeciding whatto doSaying, "Ican't do this!"whensomethingfeels too hard.Feeling like youneed to actimmediatelywithoutconsidering theconsequences.Reactingimpulsively toa text withoutthinking itthrough.Saying, "I feelhurt, but I wantto hear yourperspectivebeforereacting."Attendingmeetings andtherapy withoutengagingemotionally, justbecause it’s"required."Following abudgetperfectly, evenwhen it feelsrestrictive.Making adecision basedon how you feelin the moment,even if it conflictswith your goals.Thinking, "I onlyneed to focuson stayingsober; nothingelse matters."Saying, "Thisis what therules say, sothis is what Ihave to do."Dwelling onpast mistakesand feelingstuck in shameor guilt.Staying calmand problem-solving during acrisis withoutacknowledgingyour fear.Turning tosubstances orunhealthy copingmechanisms todeal with stressor sadness.Refusing todiscuss difficultemotions in grouptherapy becausethey seem"unnecessary."Taking a deepbreath beforeresponding toa heatedemail.Ignoringcravings oremotions,thinking they’llgo away if you"just stay busy."Creating apros and conslist beforemaking adecision.Saying, "Thisalwayshappens tome!" andfeelinghopeless.Feelingoverwhelmedand cryingwhen facedwith a difficultdecision.Ignoring youremotions andfocusing solelyon facts in aheatedargument.Organizingyour dayentirelybased onefficiency.Choosing toisolate yourselfbecause youfeel ashamedof your past.Avoiding askingfor helpbecause youdon’t want to"burden"others.Letting angerdrive you tosay somethinghurtful tosomeone.Deciding to skip ameeting becauseyou’re tooexhausted butcommunicatingthis respectfully.Sticking strictlyto yourschedule, evenwhen you’refeeling tired orstressed.Eating somethingcomforting after abad day whilealso planninghealthy meals fortomorrow.Acknowledgingyour fear abouta big decisionbut still followingthrough with alogical plan.Ignoring yourrecovery planbecause you’refrustrated withhow slowprogress feels.Deciding not tocall a friendbecause it seemslike "a waste oftime" when youcould workinstead.Avoiding a socialevent becauseof fear orembarrassment.

Wise Mind Bingo (DBT Edition) - Call List

(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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  1. Responding to conflict with loved ones by shutting down or lashing out.
  2. Skipping a recovery meeting because you feel judged by others.
  3. Eating an entire tub of ice cream because you feel sad or lonely.
  4. Saying, "Statistically, this is the best option," when deciding what to do
  5. Saying, "I can't do this!" when something feels too hard.
  6. Feeling like you need to act immediately without considering the consequences.
  7. Reacting impulsively to a text without thinking it through.
  8. Saying, "I feel hurt, but I want to hear your perspective before reacting."
  9. Attending meetings and therapy without engaging emotionally, just because it’s "required."
  10. Following a budget perfectly, even when it feels restrictive.
  11. Making a decision based on how you feel in the moment, even if it conflicts with your goals.
  12. Thinking, "I only need to focus on staying sober; nothing else matters."
  13. Saying, "This is what the rules say, so this is what I have to do."
  14. Dwelling on past mistakes and feeling stuck in shame or guilt.
  15. Staying calm and problem-solving during a crisis without acknowledging your fear.
  16. Turning to substances or unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress or sadness.
  17. Refusing to discuss difficult emotions in group therapy because they seem "unnecessary."
  18. Taking a deep breath before responding to a heated email.
  19. Ignoring cravings or emotions, thinking they’ll go away if you "just stay busy."
  20. Creating a pros and cons list before making a decision.
  21. Saying, "This always happens to me!" and feeling hopeless.
  22. Feeling overwhelmed and crying when faced with a difficult decision.
  23. Ignoring your emotions and focusing solely on facts in a heated argument.
  24. Organizing your day entirely based on efficiency.
  25. Choosing to isolate yourself because you feel ashamed of your past.
  26. Avoiding asking for help because you don’t want to "burden" others.
  27. Letting anger drive you to say something hurtful to someone.
  28. Deciding to skip a meeting because you’re too exhausted but communicating this respectfully.
  29. Sticking strictly to your schedule, even when you’re feeling tired or stressed.
  30. Eating something comforting after a bad day while also planning healthy meals for tomorrow.
  31. Acknowledging your fear about a big decision but still following through with a logical plan.
  32. Ignoring your recovery plan because you’re frustrated with how slow progress feels.
  33. Deciding not to call a friend because it seems like "a waste of time" when you could work instead.
  34. Avoiding a social event because of fear or embarrassment.