No Way Out But Through: One Man's Journey from Mental Illness to Clarity and Strength of Soul

by Graham Aitchison

Overview

After spending years oppressed by mental illness, Graham Aitchison was miraculously delivered. Today, he wants others to know that they, too, can enjoy relief and peace in Jesus Christ.

In No Way Out but Through, Graham exposes the wounds of his past to testify of God’s faithfulness. He offers a glimpse into a mind in turmoil, exploring both the physical and spiritual aspects of mental illness and providing insight into the chaos that lies beneath the surface.

Whether you are struggling with mental illness or find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, be encouraged--there is hope! No Way Out but Through will inspire you to seek God for the true restoration that only He can provide. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621363491
Publisher:	Charisma Media
Publication date:	05/07/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	589 KB

About the Author

Graham Aitchison is twenty-nine years old, and has held a strong Christian faith for the past ten years. His journey brought him face-to-face with hardship, including mental illness, long periods of unemployment, and severe physical sickness; however, each trial provided unique wisdom and insight, and enabled him to grow in Christ. Graham has preached to congregations on several occasions.
 

Table of Contents

Introduction: Beginnings xiii

Part 1 The Way Things Were 1

Addiction 1

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 4

Pride and Perfectionism 8

Frustration 13

Dissatisfaction and the Need to Run 16

The Victim Mentality 19

The Need to Control Things Through Passive Behavior 23

The Need to Control Things Through Aggression and Intimidation 25

Rejection 29

Oppression 32

Depression 35

A New Sense of Hope: the Journey Begins 39

Part 2 Learning to Heal 43

Release Through Honesty 43

Release Through Discernment 46

Learning About Spiritual Ties From Generational Lines 48

Learning to Handle Trials and Tribulations 54

Journaling 62

Learning About Responsibilities 67

Learning to Understand My Own Emotions 71

The Complexity of Mental Illness and the Christian Faith 77

Hope in the Darkness 80

Learning to Break the Cycle of Injustice 84

Learning to Break the Cycle of Abuse 89

Learning to Forgive 94

Learning to Give Up the Need to Control Everything 102

Breaking the Power of Addiction 108

Overcoming Relationship Addiction 111

Learning to Overcome Oppression and Self-division 117

Coming to the End of Myself 123

Part 3 Observations and Theories 129

True Change Starts From Within 129

Emotional Translation in Modern-day Society 132

Embracing a New Pattern of Thinking 136

Your Heart Defines Your Life 140

Discovering the Purpose of God in All Things 144

Building a Strong Foundation 149

How Ignorance Can Ruin the Present and Contaminate the Future 153

Breaking Out of Comfort Zones 158

The Danger of Power 161

Anger-Not Always a Bad Thing 165

Meekness Versus Weakness 168

Effectiveness of the Modern-day Church 171

The Importance of Grace 176

The Journey Continues 179

About the Author 185

Contact the Author 187