I was thinking while reading these responses...a lot of people don't even tell their Ts if they are having suicidal thoughts (I haven't with one of my Ts, T1...because I don't want to worry him.) My second T is awesome with wonderful energy, and I have been able to be more honest with him...but it has not been "attention-seeking"; it was more of a relief to be able to open up and share and feel safe.

Also, I know a lot of people are afraid of being locked up/put into a mental institution or hospital for having such thoughts; my T has said only if I have a "plan" and appear to be a danger to myself then would he have to act on that...I am nowhere close to that now, but it is honestly thanks to him.

I would think a lot of other behaviors would be more attention-seeking, like crossing the Ts boundaries, acting out in negative ways, etc.