My T always asks if I am "safe". She started this several months ago after I emailed her one day telling her I was sorry I had not been truthful when she asked if I was suicidal at the end of my appts. I told her that while I didn't believe I was suicidal, I often thought about it. I didn't want to be hospitalized again. She responded back thanking me for telling her this, but she also reminded me there is a difference between thinking and acting on it and she hoped I would tell her if I was considering acting on it. Now, at the end of my appts she asks if I am safe and I can honestly answer her. The word "safe" is easier to respond to.