Has your anxiety gotten so bad that coloring sheets no longer do the trick? Do you need entire coloring books to relax?
Fret not. We got your back!
Coloring books are a great relaxation tool if you are a fan of color therapy. After practicing on a few printable sheets, you might want to take your stress-relief activities to the next level.
In this post, we share with you a list of the best anxiety coloring books to help you calm yourself down. We have checked them all out, and most of the customer reviews are positive.
Let’s dive in!
(Side note: Want to see MORE free coloring pages? Then check out these 71 Christmas coloring pages that all adults and kids can enjoy).
1. Adult Coloring Book: Stress-Relieving Designs
Designed by Cindy Elsharouni, this Adult Coloring Book: Stress-Relieving Designs has a mix of abstract patterns and nature drawings that will help keep you calm and stress-free. It has over 60 gorgeous pages to color that are sure to keep your anxious thoughts at bay.
What is great about this collection is that the designs are intricate enough to keep you engaged, but they aren’t overly difficult to color. They can also be colored with anything from crayons and gel pens to markers and colored pencils. Each design is also printed one-sided, so you don’t need to worry that the colors will bleed through.
2. Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book
There are some things that we think but can’t say—at least not in polite society.Instead of saying them, we recommend coloring them!
This “irreverent” Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book is designed by Sasha O’Hara and is one of the most popular collections of coloring pages on online platforms available. It is composed of 21 single-sided pages with designs that range from moderate to complex.
Note that this book contains some adult language (as is obvious from the title). It is not intended for children.
3. 100 Amazing Patterns: An Adult Coloring Book
Here is a coloring book available at a great price, especially when you consider that it includes 100 beautiful pages full of flower patterns, geometric shapes, and animals. Its themes vary from nature to seasons and mandalas. There are also drawings for both beginners and experts.
This 100 Amazing Patterns: An Adult Coloring Book from Jade Summer makes a great gift for your loved ones, whatever the occasion may be. If there is an upcoming event or holiday and you haven’t decided what to pick for them, you might want to add this book to your list.
4. 50 Shades of Bullsh*t: Dark Edition
A “delectable and impolite” coloring book to satisfy your need to blurt out the things you can’t really say—50 Shades of Bullsh*t: Dark Edition by Alex Fleming is irreverent, crude, and lots of fun to color.
This book consists of single-sided drawings of swear words, with a few other designs like animals, leaves, and abstract patterns. The paper is of quality material, so bleed-through is not a problem. It comes with a digital PDF version, too.
Once again, the words in this book are not meant for children. It is only appropriate for adults.
5. You F*cking Got This: Motivational Swear Words Coloring Book
Are you the type of person who needs hardcore motivation? This You F*cking Got This: Motivational Swear Words Coloring Book may be just the ticket. It has the dual purpose of calming you down and motivating you at the same time!
You don’t need to know how to draw in order to create art. Art comes in many forms and coloring is one of them. Just bear in mind that this book contains swear words, so it may not be appropriate for children.
6. Color by Number: Stress-Free Coloring
Here’s something for people who are new to color therapy. Maybe you want to start this hobby, but don’t know how or where to start. The solution is simple—color by number!
Created by Brain Games, this Color by Number: Stress-Free Coloring book has a collection of 27 images of different types—flowers, robots, animals, patterned hearts, etc. They are in mandala form as well, so they are still a bit challenging, even if colored by number.
7. Amazing Patterns: Adult Coloring Book
If you like intricately designed flowers, captivating dreamcatchers, and elaborately patterned mandalas, this Amazing Patterns: Adult Coloring Book is perfect for you. It consists of 50 different patterns to help you relax and become more creative.
All of the pages are hand-drawn by the original artist. A lot of passion and effort was put into this compilation, and we think you’ll want to contribute your creativity as well.
8. Adult Coloring Book: 60 Stress-Relieving Animals Designs
If you are looking for a coloring book full of animal images, then this is the right one for you. The Adult Coloring Book: 60 Stress-Relieving Animals Designs by Olympia Soares consists of 60 gorgeous designs of animals in mandala patterns, just waiting to provide you with relaxation and peace of mind.
The book is appropriate for both beginner and expert coloring enthusiasts. Whatever your level as an artist, there is an animal drawing made just for you.
9. The Psalms in Color
“Reflect. Relax. Rejoice.” That is what the author and illustrator of The Psalms in Color wants you to do. As you may have already figured out, the book contains famous, relevant scriptures from the Book of Psalms that are designed in delightful patterns.
Christian Art Publishers styled this book elegantly. It has 62 images in total, including gift tags, bookmarks, and cards that you can color, cut out, and share with your loved ones.
10. I'm Allergic to Stupidity, I Break Out in Sarcasm: A Snarky Coloring Book for Adults
Did someone say sassy?
We had a good chuckle when we came across this I'm Allergic to Stupidity, I Break Out in Sarcasm: A Snarky Coloring Book for Adults. It is as clever and snarky as it is fun to color—the perfect choice for the sarcastic colorer out there! We think you are going to have a great time coloring this book—as long as you are clever enough to understand the witticisms.
11. Mindfulness Coloring Book for Adults
For those who practice mindfulness (and even for those who don’t), this Mindfulness Coloring Book for Adults can help you achieve a state of Zen. It consists of 50 unique animals drawn and patterned in mandala style.
Consumer reports indicate that it is helpful for relieving stress and anxiety. It is also good for those with panic attacks and depression, as it can comfort you for hours. It seems to be helpful for those with adult ADHD.
12. The Anxiety Relief and Mindfulness Coloring Book
The The Anxiety Relief and Mindfulness Coloring Book offers its coloring enthusiasts nature patterns and designs that are relaxing and soothing. It is primarily for anxiety relief, helping its users relieve their worries through the wonderful art of coloring. It also improves one’s ability to be more mindful.
Emma Farrarons is the illustrator of this book, which is part of a five-part mindfulness series. It consists of 70 intricately drawn designs of flowers, leaves, butterflies, and other kaleidoscopic designs.
13. Beauties in Fairyland Coloring Book
Coco Wyo offer some of her designs online for free, but she also has pages for sale, such as this “Beauties in Fairyland” coloring book that is the perfect gift for those who like coloring fairies and nature.
The book consists of 40 stunning images of fairies, elves, and other magical female characters. Designed with delicate elegance and charm, these pages will help relieve your stress whether you are a beginner or expert at coloring.
Final Words on Anxiety Coloring Books to Calm Yourself
We hope you were able to find some suitable anxiety coloring books on this list. Take your color therapy game to the next level—instead of printing sheets, purchase a few of these books!
And if you're looking for more fun coloring pages, be sure to check out these blog posts:
- 21 Printable Motivational Coloring Pages for Kids
- 51 Unique Quote Coloring Pages for Adults
- 25 Kawaii Coloring Pages for Adults & Kids
Finally, if you want to want to see MORE free coloring pages?, then check out these 71 Christmas coloring pages that all adults and kids can enjoy<.
