Is it normal to enjoy fantasizing about torturing and killing others?

Most people have the occasional unhealthy thought, which doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them. You can be really angry with someone, and have the thought you would love to see their brakes go out. Generally though, you wouldn't really mean it. You would never really want to see something happen to that person. It is a thought, it passes, you may even feel a little bad that it crossed your mind. However, if you are having these thoughts often, fantasizing scenariOS, or even enjoying the thoughts enough you feel like you could act them out, then something is wrong.

Fantasies about hurting or killing others is a classic symptom of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). ASPD can lead into other harmful behaviors and thought processes. You may become distrustful of others, agrressive, or give the impression that you only care about yourself. You might start to think everyone around you is trying to manipulate you. If someone says that they like your haircut, you will try to find their motives. You may start some destructive patterns of behavior.

ASDP can be difficult to treat, mainly because people that have it often do not feel they need treatment. However, the longer a person has this disorder, the more of a risk they become to themselves and others. It is a good idea to go for a professional assessment. It can be decided if ASDP is the issue, or if something else may be going on. Either way, there are treatment options.