Can Pyromania Be Cured?

Pyromania is chronic if left untreated. Most individuals with pyromania do not receive treatment for the disorder. Individuals whose pyromania goes into remission often engage in other impulsive or compulsive behaviors (e.g., gambling, substance use). There have been no controlled trials of medication for pyromania.

Is pyromania a mental illness?

Pyromania is a psychiatric disorder. In order to be diagnosed with pyromania, the following symptoms must be present: Setting a fire deliberately and on purpose on more than one occasion. Feeling tense or energetic before starting a fire.

Can you develop pyromania?

Pyromania isn't often diagnosed until around age 18, though pyromania symptoms may start showing up around puberty. At least one report suggests pyromania onset could occur as early as age 3. But fire-starting as a behavior can also occur in children for a number of reasons, none of which include having pyromania.