As a child, Ryan was fascinated with fire and loved watching the flames coming from a lighter. As an adolescent, he not only enjoyed witnessing fires but also frequently set small objects on fire. This gave him lot of pleasure and he derived gratification and relief after this act. Which of the following disorder is Ryan most likely to be suffering from?

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Pyromania is a disorder characterized by an impulse control disorder that involves the recurrent and deliberate setting of fires. It involves an intense fascination with fire and a sense of gratification, relief, or excitement when setting fires or witnessing fires. The other options - Kleptomania involves a recurrent urge to steal, Hypomania involves elevated or irritable mood, and Trichotillomania involves recurrent hair pulling - do not fit the description of Ryan's behavior.

As a Child, Ryan Was Fascinated with Fire and Loved