Suicidal thoughts are pretty common when it comes to Bipolar. For me its my "go to place" My T and I discussed it many times.When they pop up I see them foe what they are , Just thoughts and go about my day.

If I am actually planning with intent that is when I call my T and use every coping skill and distraction I have. I have gone inpatient when I have felt that I could no longer control the thoughts that turned into intent and have a actual plan.