Colouring to ease anxiety?

diddlina

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Posted 6/8/2015 2:27 AM (GMT 0)

Hello!

Has anyone tried colour to ease anxiety and to relax? I'm wondering if it works- especially before going to bed. I've read reviews on some of the adult colouring books and they seem like they can help.

Trying to keep myself occupied while I wait for my next apt!

Any one else try this or something similar?

cml3

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Posted 6/8/2015 2:39 AM (GMT 0)

Coloring has always been relaxing for me.

1039smooth

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Posted 6/8/2015 2:58 AM (GMT 0)

did,

I hear they're awesome... I just keep forgetting to buy one.

jumper1170

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Posted 6/8/2015 3:03 AM (GMT 0)

Yes I just bought pencil crayons and a big colouring book. It does help calm the mind by giving it something to focus on other than the anxiety.

I love horses so I bought a big horse themed book (adult version so it is more intricate). Pick something that interests you and that you can get into so you don't tire of it too quick.

I thought it might seem odd to people at first but I found out a couple of my older cousins colour too and I got my boyfriend Into it too. You can do it alongside your kids as well.

Have fun!

Rrakkma

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Posted 6/8/2015 7:43 AM (GMT 0)

If you can focus on it, yeah. It is a perfect distraction for anxiety :)

I am an artist but my problem is I lack focusing during anxious periods, since drawing/painting requires flawless attention :/

If you have a chance to try coloring, please keep us updated about it's effects on your anxiety <3

Hibee

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Posted 6/8/2015 8:47 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Welcome to the forum.

I goto an art therapy group on a Monday morning and do find that art and colouring in really helps to focus the mind so would definitely recommend it

Hibee

diddlina

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Posted 6/14/2015 6:24 PM (GMT 0)

So colouring seems to help my HA. I can calm down most evenings when I colour. Anxiety is high right now as my appt. is in two days. I've been colouring when I can, it's relaxing.

I have a mandela book as well as the Secret Garden. Both keeps my mind off things.

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