32 M I attempted suicide 5 years ago that left visible scars on my face. I’m still told constantly I am attractive but the scars are noticeable and usually come into question. I was in the military, suffered from crippling PTSD and was not receiving help, just prescribed ridiculous amounts of SSRIs instead of being offered therapy. This lead to extreme stress and the act taking place.

Years since I am actively in therapy, little medication, and I’m honestly feel amazing and healed.

I finished my degree, found and amazing career that I’m thriving in, stay active & fit. Found many hobbies that keep me fulfilled as happy with life (very lucky)

I even go as far as to use my past to help other veterans with similar issue and do questiontionarres/warning signs for the VA.

The idea of telling someone scares me and pretty much has debilitated my dating since. I’ve mentioned it to two people I tried dating. One ended up making fun of me about it and the other just went and told all her friends/aquatints like it was gossip.

Maybe advice on how to navigate this? I don’t necessarily feel ashamed but I feel like I’m labeled with the constant “red flag” being a combat vet and having a suicide attempt, when I know I’ve healed and grew as a person from it.

Edit: I don’t like tell them right off the bat I usually just keep it vague if they ask like I had an accident or was in the military and got hurt. Like I said I’m in therapy and never feel the need to do it again, nor would I weapons it.