I hear what you're saying but in my experience bottling things up in order to protect other people (or yourself) is a bad thing in the long run because eventually you reach a point where the bottle gets full. By which I mean you can't handle things anymore and become SU or you lose control - and that's not a good way for people to find out. I think it'd be better for you to try and get help to stop things getting any worse.
You can always make sure of confidentiality before you start talking about everything so your parents don't have to find out and it's up to you what you say. Of course it's always in your best interests to say everything that's happening and you're more likely to get support faster that way but you can always just tell them (the GP/psych) a little at a time so you know how they're going to react to things. Also that way you can ensure you start getting support without worrying too much about people saying you're a danger to yourself etc.
Of course everyone's experiences with mental health teams are different but I've always found them to be remarkably calm and unreactive about such things. There's not going to be any rush to put you inpatient or tell your parents everything unless you go there and say you're going to commit suicide (or hurt someone else).
From what you've said you sound like you really need to get some support, I think you need to put yourself first and try not to worry about what the possible reactions of others might be - I'm sure your parents would want you to get help.
Take care, sorry if this is useless.
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