When does compulsive shopping usually manifest itself?

When does compulsive shopping usually manifest itself?

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Compulsive shopping starts generally in your teens and goes into early adulthood, and for some it goes well into late adulthood. It is dependent on, of course, at least initially, the availability of finances. If you have no access to money, chances are you're not going to be a, shopaholic. You must have had experiences getting that positive feeling when you purchase. Now, mom or dad can take you out when you're young and, and they could buy something for you and you could have the foundation for later compulsive shopping. But generally speaking, it, it has to be available and there has to be sort of role models that sort of endorse this sort of method of making yourself feel good and see it as a positive characteristic for the most part, at least in the early stages.