The problem is that after a point, there isn't a safe, socially acceptable outlet for the urge. The poster with the unpronounceable screen name (copy-paste: z4778) is mostly right.
You'll probably grow out of it. Most people do. Some don't.
Just watch yourself, okay?
Pyromania isn't easy to treat clinically. Recidivism rates are high. Probably for the same reason I just mentioned (the lack of socially acceptable outlets). If you think you might be a danger to yourself or others, check yourself in anyway. At least there will be a paper trail should something happen.
Fire is awesome. I don't think you're crazy. If you feel the need to destroy something, use your own property and be prepared to deal with any consequences. The only thing that really made me wonder was when you mentioned making a bomb that "can't kill anyone, but can burn them". I hope you got rid of that in the middle of nowhere away from anything flammable. Try mental imagery/fantasizing, fire-related photos on Flickr, videos, whatever.
I'm an adult with a hobby in something like special effects. Burns are inevitable.
And yes, it's normal, minus the whole thing about making amateur bombs and Molotov cocktails. Bet you didn't see that "potential terrorist" angle coming.
I like playing with fire, how can i stop?
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The problem is that after a point, there isn't a safe, socially acceptable outlet for the urge. The poster with the unpronounceable screen name (copy-paste: z4778) is mostly right.
You'll probably grow out of it. Most people do. Some don't.
Just watch yourself, okay?
Pyromania isn't easy to treat clinically. Recidivism rates are high. Probably for the same reason I just mentioned (the lack of socially acceptable outlets). If you think you might be a danger to yourself or others, check yourself in anyway. At least there will be a paper trail should something happen.
Fire is awesome. I don't think you're crazy. If you feel the need to destroy something, use your own property and be prepared to deal with any consequences. The only thing that really made me wonder was when you mentioned making a bomb that "can't kill anyone, but can burn them". I hope you got rid of that in the middle of nowhere away from anything flammable. Try mental imagery/fantasizing, fire-related photos on Flickr, videos, whatever.
I'm an adult with a hobby in something like special effects. Burns are inevitable.
And yes, it's normal, minus the whole thing about making amateur bombs and Molotov cocktails. Bet you didn't see that "potential terrorist" angle coming.