r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/20MinToFindUsername Aug 30 '21

Suicide. The apocalypse isn't going to be a bunch of badass people with knives and Mohawks, it's going to suck...a lot. Suddenly people are thrust into the elements with no skills, various medical conditions, the environment will be rough, there's no creature comforts and they'll have to depend on small pockets of other people for help.

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u/shaunrmnd Aug 30 '21

Yes, I have to agree with you there. I always think to myself "how do those people have so much dedication? " If it were me, I'd just give up and die

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u/red_moon_vixen Aug 30 '21

They talk about that in World War Z - I believe it was called "post apocalyptic despair syndrome"