"Scared to post this": Dillon Gabriel's fiancée opens up about struggles with mental health as she thanks Oregon QB for his support
Dillon Gabriel's fiancée, Zoe Caswell, has opened up on her mental health problems on social media. In a TikTok post on Tuesday, Caswell wrote how she has been dealing with a few personal issues for many years, and thanked her close ones, including Gabriel, for getting her through the tough times.
"I'm a little scared to post this but I think it's important to share. I have struggled with mental health for the past six years and am still on my journey to healing. There have been so many ups and downs over the years but I'm so grateful to my fiancé, friends and family for always sticking with me. If you are also on your road to recovery you are not alone. I love you," Caswell wrote.
Gabriel has been an advocate for mental health issues and has stressed the importance of addressing emotions. Last year, while playing at Oklahoma, the signal-caller opened up on how 988 Oklahoma and the available mental health resources helped him recover from a significant injury.
"Having 988 is a great resource. It's something that's so easy - three digits call or text. It's something that should be useful and helpful," Gabriel said.
Gabriel transferred to Oregon this offseason.
Zoe Caswell pens a heartfelt note for fiancé Dillon Gabriel after quarterback writes his name into NCAA history books
Dillon Gabriel made NCAA history when Oregon beat Maryland 39-18 on Saturday. He set the record for most total career touchdowns, surpassing Case Keenum’s previous record of 178 total TDs. In six years of college football, Gabriel has 147 passing touchdowns, 32 rushing scores and one receiving touchdown (180 in total).
A proud Caswell reposted ESPN's story of Gabriel's record-breaking feat on her Instagram story and penned a heartwarming tribute to her partner.
“It’s hard to put into words how proud I am of you!” Caswell wrote, alongside photos of Gabriel in action. “I know you don’t care about accolades, but this is a pretty big one, so I had to! I love you so much. Keep being you ❤️.”
Dillon Gabriel is enjoying a fabulous season with No. 1-ranked Oregon (10-0, 7-0 Big 10) and is among the elite few in contention to win the Heisman Trophy in 2024.
Gabriel has completed 237 of 320 passes for 2,848 yards and thrown 22 touchdowns with five interceptions. He has also added 148 yards and rushed for six touchdowns on 43 carries in 10 games, putting the Ducks in pole position to reach the College Football Playoff.
Gabriel's Oregon will square off against Wisconsin in Week 12 on Saturday.