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