Men’s Health Week: For the former Olympian, fatherhood was the catalyst for seeking help and turning his life around
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Working as a freelancer now, Gillick has to impose his own routine. “My priority nowadays is family. As an athlete, you are the priority and you can slip into that mindset.”I run four to five times a week. I started getting back into running by doing 5km parkruns; I was coming from a sprint background, when 400 metres was a long run. Last year, I targeted the Dublin City Marathon and I am doing it again this year.
Sometimes with mental health, you question your purpose. It’s about reflecting and spending a bit of time with yourself. As an athlete, you have to learn to do nothing and be comfortable in that. I started going to counselling every week in early 2016, and I go every second week now. I go privately and it’s not the cheapest service, but what I find really beneficial is it’s a safe environment and I can be open and honest. By talking about various things in life, you create an understanding. I will be looking after my physical wellbeing for the rest of my life and my mental health is no different.I should be saying “no” more.
Not everyone has kids or loved ones at home. How many people are working at home in isolation day after day? There are people who want more engagement, a helping hand and to feel like part of something bigger. I think there is also uncertainty about these arrangements long-term, which can cause stress.
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