Hidden Self-Sabotage
Saying “I’ll start tomorrow” instead of taking action today is this behavior.
What is procrastination?
“I’ve already messed up, so it doesn’t matter anymore.”
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
This feeling often drives relapse when not processed.
What is stress?
Saying yes when you mean no is this issue.
What are poor boundaries?
Skipping meetings, therapy, or routines that support recovery.
What is disengagement?
Setting unrealistically high standards, then giving up when they aren’t met.
What is perfectionism?
“I don’t deserve to get better.”
What is low self-worth (or shame-based thinking)?
Avoiding uncomfortable feelings by numbing behaviors.
Surrounding yourself with people who enable harmful behavior.
What is enabling environment?
Believing you can handle everything alone.
What is denial of support needs?
Downplaying progress or wins in recovery.
What is minimizing success?
Expecting the worst outcome without evidence.
What is catastrophizing?
This emotion is tied to “I am bad,” not “I did something bad.”
What is shame?
Avoiding support from others due to pride or fear.
What is isolation?
This mindset says, “I’ll quit later, not now.”
What is ambivalence?
Creating chaos when life starts to feel stable.
What is self-sabotaging stability?
Believing you’re permanently broken due to addiction.
What is a fixed mindset?
This occurs when positive change feels unfamiliar or unsafe.
What is fear of success (or fear of change)?
This dynamic involves relying on others in unhealthy ways.
What is codependency?
Romanticizing past substance use.
What is euphoric recall?
Subconsciously returning to familiar pain because it feels “normal.”
What is comfort in dysfunction (or trauma bonding with patterns)?
This therapy approach helps challenge distorted thinking.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This term describes replacing one addiction with another.
What is cross-addiction?
Pushing people away when they get too close emotionally.
What is fear of intimacy (or emotional avoidance)?
This organization is widely known for peer support in recovery.