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Do They Really Alleviate Stress ?
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I've read a lot of claims that these new colouring books for adults relieve stress.
Personally, from my experience with Painting-by-numbers kits, the difficulty I have with painting within the lines would stress me out further.
Other Abers experiences are of interest to me.
Personally, from my experience with Painting-by-numbers kits, the difficulty I have with painting within the lines would stress me out further.
Other Abers experiences are of interest to me.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I would think they do, Canary...using pencils or crayons rather than paint....
It's then a very repetitive movement....bit like my knitting and crochet..... and I believe there is a therapy which reduces anxiety through repetitive movements....
I certainly find the repetitive action of knitting really relaxing.....x
It's then a very repetitive movement....bit like my knitting and crochet..... and I believe there is a therapy which reduces anxiety through repetitive movements....
I certainly find the repetitive action of knitting really relaxing.....x
Yes canary, I work for a charity which works with, among other things, people suffering from low level mental health issues e.g. stress, anxiety and depression.
We have several books which we copy for people to colour, whether in the art classes or in their 121 sessions or at home.IT is not for everyone of course but those that enjoy it find it very helpful.
We have several books which we copy for people to colour, whether in the art classes or in their 121 sessions or at home.IT is not for everyone of course but those that enjoy it find it very helpful.
It doesn't have to be neat, Wolf....it's the repetitiveness of the action which helps.....
If I had a very strung up child who couldn't concentrate one of the most successful lessons was using sequin waste as a stencil and by scribbling over it in a certain way the child could produce a fantastic city scene.......and calm down which was a blessing......☺
If I had a very strung up child who couldn't concentrate one of the most successful lessons was using sequin waste as a stencil and by scribbling over it in a certain way the child could produce a fantastic city scene.......and calm down which was a blessing......☺