Early Recovery Realities
In early recovery, this feeling often shows up even when life is going well.
What is discomfort?
(Also accept: unease, feeling off, emotional discomfort)
Correct Answer Gets 1000
If stolen 1300 to the other team
This type of thinking compares your inside to someone else’s outside.
What is comparison?
(Also accept: comparison thinking, comparing myself)
Correct answer 500
If stolen 1000
This usually shows up before picking up, not after.
What is isolation?
(Also accept: pulling away, withdrawing)
$400
Correct answer 1000
If Stolen 1200 to the other team
Approximately what percentage of all animal species on Earth are insects?
What is 75 percent?
(Range 70–85 percent)
Closest Answer 1500
This is often mistaken for boredom, but it’s really the absence of chaos.
What is peace?
(Also accept: calm, stability, stillness)
Correct answer 800
If Stolen 1600
This happens when someone focuses on what they’ve given up instead of what they’ve gained.
What is resentment?
(Also accept: bitterness, feeling cheated)
Correct answer 600
If stolen 800
This lie sounds logical but removes accountability.
What is “No one will know”?
(Also accept: it doesn’t affect anyone, it’s my business)
Correct answer 600
If Stolen 1000
Roughly what percentage of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas?
What is 55 percent?
(Range 50–65 percent)
Closest answer gets 1600
This common early-recovery thought sounds harmless but usually leads to trouble.
What is “I got this”?
(Also accept: I don’t need help, I’m good now)
Correct Answer Gets 900
If stolen 1200 to the other team
This thought minimizes risk by focusing only on the short term.
What is rationalization?
(Also accept: justifying it, making excuses)
Correct answer gets 900
If Stolen 1200
This question, when avoided, keeps someone from seeing the full picture.
What is “What happened last time?”
(Also accept: how did this end before, where did this lead)
Correct answer 900
If Stolen 1500
About what percentage of people worldwide are left-handed?
What is 10 percent?
(Range 6–15 percent)
Closest answer gets 2500
This usually happens before a relapse but after someone stops doing the basics.
Only the person who picked can answer with no help from their team.
What is drifting?
(Also accept: complacency, coasting, slacking, losing structure, getting lax, going on autopilot)
Right Or Wrong your team gets 1200
Because you are here tonight
This belief convinces someone they can skip meetings, steps, or support and still be fine.
What is overconfidence?
(Also accept: ego, false confidence)
Correct Answer Gets 800
If Stolen 1600
This belief separates using from consequences, even though they always come together.
What is denial?
(Also accept: minimizing, downplaying)
correct answer 800
If stolen 1600
Approximately what percentage of all McDonald's locations worldwide are located outside the United States?
What is 60 percent?
(Range 55–70 percent)
Closest answer gets 1600
This emotional state makes people question why they’re even staying sober.
What is restlessness?
(Also accept: discontent, dissatisfaction, unease)
Correct Answer 1500
If Stolen 2500
This thinking pattern turns emotions into emergencies that must be “fixed.”
What is emotional impulsivity?
(Also accept: reacting emotionally, acting on feelings)
Correct answer gets 2000
If Stolen 3000
This thought minimizes risk by focusing only on getting through the moment.
What is tunnel vision?
(Also accept: narrow thinking, short-sighted focus, moment-only thinking)
Correct answer 1500
If Stolen 2000
Roughly what percentage of the global population speaks more than one language?
What is 43 percent?
(Range 37–54 percent)
Closest answer 2500