In a fast paced city where growing pressures are more demanding than ever before, modern day stress is no stranger to a majority of Egypt’s youth. That’s why, in an attempt to catch up with one of most popular and creative trends for fighting stress among adults, Egyptian bookstores have started showcasing a number of European-originated anti-stress therapy coloring books. On its website, Diwan, a local bookstore, lists ‘Art Therapy Coloring Book’ under the overview description: “Readers can start to relax with this sophisticated anti-stress coloring, doodling and drawing book.” The overview adds: “From creating free-flowing lines and swirls to shading in intricate patterns, every illustration in this book has been carefully crafted, so that even amateur artists can enjoy the satisfaction of creating something of exceptional beauty. “Everyone will benefit from the stress-relieving effect that increased focus and creativity can provide. Readers can simply scribble, scrawl and shade to their hearts’ content.” According to Omneya Nabih, 25, who started resorting to anti-stress coloring books in July, her new hobby is one that has helped her greatly with muffling the loud noises in her head when she wants to slow…
