Pyromania or fire disorder

**Arson Disorder: When Fire Becomes Tempting** Incendiary insanity or pyromania disorder is one of the disorders related to impulse control. People with this disorder have a strong tendency to cause frequent and intentional fires. These people have emotional tension and excitement before starting arson, and after that they may feel happy and relaxed. Watching the flames is exciting for them and can be somewhat soothing for them.

**What is arson disorder?** Pathological arson disorder means repeatedly and intentionally starting fires that pursue a specific goal. People with this disorder have a strong interest in fire and things related to it. This disorder is different from normal arson that is done for revenge, financial or other motives. In pathological arson, fire is started without prior planning and only because of the interest in fire. **criteria of fire-setting disorder according to DSM-5** • In arsonist madness, a person has committed **deliberate and purposeful arson** more than once during his lifetime. • Before setting fire, he feels emotional arousal. • **He loves fire** and is interested in it, is curious about it, or is attracted to fire and its situational circumstances. • A person with arson disorder feels pleasure, satisfaction, or lightness when starting a fire or observing its consequences or participating in the consequences of a fire that he created. • Arson is not done in order to gain material benefits and money. It is not a tool of ideology and socio-political opinions. It is not done to hide criminal activities and destroy evidence. Not to show anger or revenge. It does not happen in order to improve their living conditions (for example, a family who wants to get compensation from fire insurance to pay off their debts). It does not occur in response to a delirium or hallucination. Not a consequence of impaired judgment (eg, in major neuroactive disorder, intellectual disability, substance intoxication syndrome). • Arsons cannot be explained by conduct disorder, a manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder. **What is the reason for arson in these people?** The interesting thing is that people with arson disorder do not do this for material gain, revenge and anger, to express anger or protest for political reasons or to hide the effects of a crime or crime, to gain attention or fame. Even because they are under the influence of drugs or hallucinogens or because they have a goal, they do not start arson. The only thing that matters to them is the fire itself. They may spend time at local fire stations or even become firefighters to be close to fire. They may also make extensive preparations in advance for setting fires. Researchers have found that people with burnout disorder often (but not always) have a history of alcohol use disorder or hyperactivity disorder. This disorder is more common in boys than in girls, and it is more common in people who have poor social skills or have a severe learning disorder than normal people. Some have considered reasons such as low self-esteem and anxiety to be involved in it. Usually, children who are very interested in making fire, follow the example of adults. Parents who easily provide incendiary materials to their children. They don't consider any special punishment for starting a fire and harming others, for example, in this same Wednesday ceremony. They pass it by too carelessly, they may lead their children to develop incendiary madness. **prevalence of arson disorder** The prevalence of pyromania in society is not precisely known. Statistics show that the lifetime prevalence of arson, which is one of the main components of pyromania, was about 1.13% in a statistical sample. However, pyromania is rarely seen as a primary diagnosis. In a statistical sample of people who were involved with the judicial system due to arson, only 3.3% of them had all the criteria for pyromania (Ganji, 2014). **Treatment of incendiary disorder** The treatment of pyromania or arson disorder is very important; Because this disorder can have irreparable consequences for the person and those around him. Immediately after diagnosis, it is necessary to start treatment to avoid possible damage to property, people or even more serious threats such as death. Especially in cases where the disorder started in childhood, the process continues into adulthood and does not stop on its own or through punishment. In this regard, scientific and effective treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy can help a person to accurately and deeply identify and manage his feelings. This method teaches a person to pay attention to his inner tensions, to know the causes of the flare-up disorder, to understand its negative effects, and finally, to learn new techniques to control and reduce these negative feelings. On the other hand, family counseling also plays a vital role in the treatment of this disorder. This process helps families become aware of the nature and complexities of pyromania disorder and learn how to create a safe, supportive and healthy home environment that facilitates the treatment process. **Pirizou Clinic** is ready to be with you in this sensitive and important path, as an advanced and reliable center, with an experienced and expert staff in the fields of psychology and treatment of behavioral disorders. Using modern treatment methods and personalized programs, this clinic will help you take effective steps to improve your mental and emotional state. With a calm and supportive environment, Pirouzi Clinic can bring you effective solutions and lasting results as the best option for treating pyromania and similar disorders. Contact our colleagues to book a consultation appointment. contact us **Summary** Pathological inflammatory disorder is a serious mental disorder that cannot be considered as a simple pastime or thrill seeking. With their uncontrollable behavior, these people can be a serious threat to their safety and that of others. The loss of life and money caused by this disorder may be irreparable, so ignoring it or taking it for granted can have dangerous consequences. Identifying, managing and treating this disorder is essential and requires specialized intervention. Prevention and awareness in this field can prevent the occurrence of unfortunate disasters, because prevention is always easier and less expensive than compensation.

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