Fear itself is rarely a cause of trauma in daily life, but having to deal with close-range interpersonal aggression is a traumatic experience of 'a totally different magnitude (Grossman). During the first burst of terror, as everyone scrambles to save their own lives, survival mode kicks in and one individual begins to plan their own salvation. The need to be a powerful motivator pushes an average person to do what any normal person would consider unthinkable. Whether to abandon the monsters that are ravaging the entire world, help others in need, or decide to save yourself is a decision that will be made. The decision to save one's own life will cause a person to question their own humanity while discovering the benefits of self-preservation and learning how to piece their life back together to start again. When faced with traumatic experiences, a person must fight to hang on. the little things in life: a sense of security, a thriving community and a sense of belonging. In The Walking Dead series, members of the community depend on each other for moral and emotional support, almost creating a feeling of family. The solution to the problem mentioned above could only be found after the initial chaos of the zombie apocalypse. In The Walking Dead, survivors work together to rebuild what's left of society. Each person must find a way to move forward and learn to cope with the traumatic experiences they faced during the chaos and realize that their humanity is in fact still intact. Traumatic events are usually followed by a syndrome called post-traumatic stress disorder in which a person experiences psychological effects caused by constant trauma that is life-threatening or can lead to death (Smith and Segal). After experience...... middle of paper ......dy on a constant basis; however, ultimately, by overcoming these problems and seizing what remains of humanity, a person can rebuild their lives, become strong individuals, and live life to the fullest. Works Cited Anders, Carmen “Fighting Zombies and Our Own Fears.” Mennoworld.org. np2013.web. November 2013 Grossman, Dave. “On killing: the psychological cost of learning to kill in war and in society.” Killology research group. Warrior science group. 2000.Web.18Nov.2013Mogk, Matt. Everything you ever wanted to know about zombies. New York: Gallery of Books, 2011. Print. Murphy, David P. PHZ. Pass your Zombie.Ilinois exam. Sourcebooks Inc. 2011. Print. Smith, Melinda and Jeanne, Segal. “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)”. Helpguide.org. np 2013. Web. November 18, 2013. “The title of the episode”. The Walking Dead. AMC. November 15, 2013. Television.