When somebody consistently and repeatedly has suicidal thoughts, but hasn't
seriously considered it and planned out a comprehensive course of
action. Like
almost all medical problems, early treatment is extremely important.
borderline-suicidal Person: I lost my
job and my wife is considering
divorce.... maybe I should just put
one right in my head...
(Next day) Gotta drive to the unemployment office...maybe I should just lock the door and drive into a lake...
Similar thoughts repeat frequently
Suicidal person: My family was murdered and I'm being framed for it....I'll go get my
gun and end it right here. I'd better do it over the bridge so there's no mess. Just in case my life insurance pays out, I'll write a will to have it all donated to charity...