Interesting that, thus far, the poll shows the predominant lie is about suicide. I have never hid or lied about my suicidal ideations. That was a topic I had discussed in great depth and length, not only with Ts but with virtually anyone interested and who brought up similar thoughts (like friends). That is an area I personally have no reservations, fears, shame... I can easily converse about it with just about anyone who is intelligent and thoughtful (but prefer not impulsively). I know that some Ts are afraid of this topic, avoid it, and prefer to send the medics or the police out when they hear about suicidal ideations rather than hearing and discussing themselves. It is understandable course, but all that will be sensed and known about clients and they will avoid talking about something that, IMO, should be a primal topic in psychotherapy. I personally believe that suicidal ideations are natural and it is more surprising if they never come up in someone's mind. It's more the extent of it, what context, and how people handle/react to the thoughts and feelings. Again, very sad that many Ts are unable/unwilling to handle such a basic human feature. I understand the responsibility factor(and fear, avoidance) but... some on, choosing that profession and not dealing with this one or just comfortably delegating it?! Very disappointing, at the minimum. Of course people are afraid of sharing such thoughts because it is generally not accepted and avoided in society.