Without going into too much detail, I just wanted to know what you guys thought about this. Sorry if this was already covered in another post.

Is there a difference between wanting to die and being suicidal?

I've never harmed myself in any way and as dark as things got, as bad as they were, always promised myself I would never do anything to harm myself. There was never even a moment where a plan or even brainstorming a plan took place. These feelings happened over a year ago, so no need to worry (FYI).

Is there a solid difference or is wanting to die the first step or warning sign that one would become suicidal?