Pyromania Support Group
Pyromania is an obsession with fire and starting fires in an intentional fashion. Pyromaniacs are identified specifically as not having any other symptoms but obsession with fire causing their behavior. Pyromaniacs start fires to induce euphoria, and often tend to fixate on institutions of fire control: fire stations, firefighters, etc.
My son is 14 and has adhd and aspergers syndrome. I have bipolar disorder and have been a member of this site for many years. we've tried talking to him, punishing him, hiding the matches, etc. but nothing works. He still finds ways to start fires. His is on meds for adhd and aspergers. I don't know what to do for him anymore. why does he start fires? why won't he stop when he knows how dangerous it is and how much it upsets us? What can I do to help him?
Try talking to his doctor about this.
I spent one year off my meds and my anxiety skyrocketed to such extreme I was scared of starting fires to release that anxiety. I started carrying a lighter every where too. I bought an old firefighter turnout gear jacket because it's heavy and feels like a hug to calm my nerves. Have you tried a weighted blanket?
Anyway, since I'm back on my meds, I haven't needed to burn anything.