12 Anxiety Coloring Books Proven to Help You Calm Down

As a kid, there was nothing a good coloring session couldn't solve.

That feeling of breathing life into a black and white portrait with the use of crayons, colored pencils, or markers put everything into perspective and the stress of the world melted away.

Even as an adult, coloring still has this same effect—especially for those suffering from anxiety.

A study in New Zealand found that coloring for as little as 10 minutes a day reduced feelings brought on by anxiety and depression.

But you're not here to talk about that, you want some coloring books to purchase, damnit!

Scroll below for 12 anxiety coloring books proven to keep you calm during your most anxiety-ridden moments:

1. Mandala Coloring Book

Featuring over 100 unique images, you'll never run out of mandalas to color... well, at least not for a while. The mandalas in this book come in all different shapes, sizes, patterns, and more. The hardest part will be deciding which one to color first.

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2. Inspirational Quotes

If inspirational quotes are what help you get through an anxiety attack, then this book is right up your alley. There are a variety of phrases paired with stunning floral patterns for you to color.

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3. Punch Anxiety in the Face

Punch anxiety square in the face with the help of this anti-stress coloring book. It features designs with all the swear words you love to use. What more could you ask for?

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4. Calm the F*ck Down

Upon coloring in this book, you'll have no issue calming the eff down within an instant. It's definitely much more adult than any coloring book we've used as a child.

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5. Color Me Calm

Color Me Calm boasts an impressive 100 templates for meditation and relaxation during your most stressful moments. Finding some time to scribble in it will only benefit you in the long run.

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6. Anxiety Coloring Book

Relieve some pent up stress and tension with the Anxiety Coloring Book. The book contains 40 paisley and henna pages for you to color at your leisure.

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7. Adult Coloring Book

Though it claims to be an adult coloring book, it'll take you back to being a kid with the animal designs it features. And who doesn't love coloring in some cute little animals?

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8. Make Life Your Bitch

This handy-dandy coloring book will help you turn stress into success, so how could you not want to give it a try? The motivational quotes alone are enough to make you feel that much calmer.

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9. Can't Fix Stupid

Another coloring book containing plenty of swear words, every page was designed and created with stress and anxiety relief in mind.

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10. You Got This

Do uplifting and inspiring quotes sooth your soul during a seriously manic day? We suggest the coloring book You Got This. With its empowering designs, you'll feel better in no time.

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11. I Am a Warrior, Not a Worrier

You are a warrior, not a worrier—coloring the inspirational, motivational, and comforting quotes in this book will help you remember that.

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12. The Healthy Coping Colouring Book and Journal

This coloring book also serves as a journal to record your thoughts while you work on your masterpieces each and every day.

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Something to Keep in Mind

While there have been plenty of benefits associated with coloring, purchasing one of these books and calling it a day isn't exactly treatment.

If your anxiety is something you can't control and want help managing, be sure to reach out to your doctor immediately. They'll know what to recommend to help you on the road to recovery.

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