suicide attempt - how much can i tell doctor?

making anonymous cause it’s really personal.

i tried to kill myself a little over three weeks ago. i’ll probably try to see a therapist maybe i’m not sure. idk, i don’t need advice or anything like that. i’m just curious if i can tell my doctor??

after i did it i never went to the doctor because i don’t want to be put in psych. i just dealt with the side effects on my own.

however, i have my annual check up in a couple days and i’m curious if i can tell her?

since attempting, i’m having slight vision issues and memory issues. i want to tell her about this to see what i can do about it but don’t know how much i can tell her. i do not want to be put in psych.

thank you for any judgment free and helpful comments!

edit:

for the woman asking why i hate the hospital so much…my dads insurance sucks. i’m 21 and already have some debt due to medical bills. i just don’t have time for that. and i don’t have time to put my life on pause. i need to work and do school stuff. i can’t just stop all of that to spend a week in a psych ward. i also do not want to be put on medication of any kind.

thank you to everyone who has responded. i appreciate all of it!💓