Calming stress with cursing and gore – adult coloring books grow in popularity AND diversity

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“Stress and nervous tension are no serious social problems in all parts of the galaxy” –Douglas Adams/Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

Fortunately, those of us on planet earth have found a mostly harmless solution. Or rather, have rediscovered a childhood solution – coloring. Ever since studies have proven that the simple act of applying pigment to a picture on a page (or similar forms of art) induces significant calming effect on stress (including PTSD, depression, anxiety and dementia), the adult coloring book industry has been booming.

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The styles and even sizes of these intricate incarnations of soothing distraction can vary greatly.  From mundane meandering patterns to bizarre images of horror, it would seem that there’s a coloring book for everyone. . .

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Of the hundreds found on Amazon (many on their top 20 selling book list), a few caught our eye here at OTM.  If you need us we’ll be in the corner with the Crayola box. . .
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