Is it normal to enjoy killing bugs?
It’s not unusual to feel satisfied when you kill a bug that’s bothering you. If the enjoyment is mainly about making it suffer, or you feel driven to hurt animals, that’s worth taking a closer look at.
Lots of people get a little burst of satisfaction from squashing a mosquito or getting rid of a pest. Usually, the appeal is that the bug is annoying, startling, or in your space—not that it’s suffering.
People vary, though: some can kill bugs without a second thought, while others feel guilty about it. If what you enjoy is deliberately causing pain or dragging out the bug’s suffering, pause and consider what’s behind that feeling. If it’s part of a broader urge to hurt animals or people, talking it through with someone you trust or a mental health professional could help.