Very few people have actually heard about pyromania- a type of behavioral addiction. This is mainly because it is rare. Have you heard about it?
Pyromania is characterized by intentional and repeated setting of fire. Setting fire releases inner tension or anxiety and gives the person a rush of pleasure or relief.
SIGNS OF PYROMANIA
- Unnecessary amount of matches or lighters
- Burnt holes in fabrics and rugs
- Excessive burnt pieces of papers or other materials in garbage cans, near sinks or stoves
- Fascination with fire, which may include interest, curiosity and attraction to fire and fire setting. The individual must derive pleasure from setting the firebox seeing the fire
CAUSES OF PYROMANIA
Research suggests that there might be a genetic link and estimate that only a very small portion of the population get affected. Because it is a rare condition, studies on it are very few and limited but it is often associated with psychiatric conditions such as mood disorders or substance abuse disorder.
TREATMENT OF PYROMANIA
Pyromania can be very risky due to the fire setting and lead to death, damage to property and injury hence it is important to seek treatment immediately upon diagnosis. Cognitive behavior therapy and other therapies can be used to treat pyromania. The affected person can learn to pay attention to feelings of tension that build up, figure out what causes the urge, understand the effects and find new ways to release feelings.
BY: Okyere Agyakwah Abena
Reference:
https://www.rehabguide.co.uk/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/
https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/pyromaniac-antiscoial-personality-bh/
Healthline.com
verywellmind.com
Great
LikeLike
Great
LikeLike
Very informative!
LikeLike
Wow.. my whole life ibi today…. never heard…but thanks for schooling me. Well done
#MamaBa
LikeLike
Nice of information. Never heard about it till today
LikeLike
Nice piece
LikeLike
Wow. I just read it. Didn’t know about that. Great resource. U do all
LikeLike
Nice
LikeLike
Great 👏
LikeLike
Good job
LikeLike
I’m surprised something like that existed..kudos
LikeLike
Interesting
LikeLike
Good
LikeLike
Insightful
LikeLike
nice piece
LikeLike
Educative
LikeLike
I never knew.
Good one there…
LikeLike
Nice piece
LikeLike
Simply Amazing! It’s very informative. Keep up ma journalist 😉
LikeLike
Wow, great piece of work there, i like the diagram, it explains everything. WELL DONE
LikeLike
Very educative.keep it up gal
LikeLike
Nice
LikeLike