[IGotThis]

So I was talking to my aunt about some stuff going on with me lately, and somewhere in the midst of our conversation, she asked "Does it count as being suicidal if you don't have a plan, or just super depressed?" I was talking about how there are days that go by that I just want to give up and keep going to sleep in hopes that one time, I just won't wake up... I don't do anything to myself to make sure I don't wake up, but I can't get away from thinking about being dead and wanting to give up... But now she has me wondering.. Does it count as suicidal if I don't have a plan? I think it does personally, but I honestly don't know if it actually does....

[beloiseau]

I think it does too... I think there's actively suicidal (having a plan) and passively suicidal (not planning, but wishing to be dead). I would definitely consider myself passive. I might do impulsive/dangerous things, but at this point (and I hope never), I would not do anything to deliberately put my life in jeopardy. I hope this helps

[River11]

Yes, I count wanting to die and deciding that I'd prefer that than going on (except for my children's sake) as feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts, even though I don't go as far as planning how I'd do it. The doctor I saw for referral and the psychologist do too.

[technigal]

Originally Posted by River11

Yes, I count wanting to die and deciding that I'd prefer that than going on (except for my children's sake) as feeling suicidal or having suicidal thoughts, even though I don't go as far as planning how I'd do it. The doctor I saw for referral and the psychologist do too.

I know I have been asked by T if I am suicidal and then if I have a plan.

[cboxpalace]

Originally Posted by IGotThis

So I was talking to my aunt about some stuff going on with me lately, and somewhere in the midst of our conversation, she asked "Does it count as being suicidal if you don't have a plan, or just super depressed?" I was talking about how there are days that go by that I just want to give up and keep going to sleep in hopes that one time, I just won't wake up... I don't do anything to myself to make sure I don't wake up, but I can't get away from thinking about being dead and wanting to give up... But now she has me wondering.. Does it count as suicidal if I don't have a plan? I think it does personally, but I honestly don't know if it actually does....

What you are referring to is suicidal ideation, which is thoughts or preoccupation with suicide. It's NOT the same thing as being suicidal. You're suicidal if you have a plan and intend on acting upon it.