Zombie Cliche Lookout: Troubled Survivors
If you survive the zombie apocalypse long enough, odds are you’re going to see some serious shit. Some people handle this pretty well – at least for a little while, – while others don’t. You really need to worry about those in that latter group first, but don’t completely forget about the people who seem to be okay. Looks, after all, can be deceiving.
If there’s a survivor who doesn’t seem to be handling the rigors of the zombie apocalypse, the last thing you want to do is leave them to their own devices. That just never works out. They’ll become a burden to the others, possibly becoming suicidal and putting everyone else at risk. Keep them busy, and you’ll keep everyone just a little bit safer. Of course, “safe” is a pretty relative term when there’s an army of zombies outside.
About this Episode:
Not only is Barb helping these three characters’ emotional well-being, she’s channelling their angst into something productive that should help the rest of the group. Unless, of course, none of them can let go of their stress, and end up just getting in everyone’s way and slowing things down. That would be a real shame.
Also, typo spotters be on the lookout. I wrote this one while my sick daughter sat next to me watching Frozen. Bound to be some typos in heLETITGOre
Discussion Question: What’s Better for Stress: Keeping Busy, or Quiet Time?
There seems to be two schools of thought on how to deal with stressful situations. Some people believe that it’s best to keep busy so you don’t have too much time to dwell on what’s stressing you out. Others think that distracting yourself with busy work does nothing but prolong the mental work you need to do to come to terms with the problem.
So what usually works for you? Do you like to keep busy, or work through your thoughts? Are you the same way every time, or does it depend on the situation?
Hey everyone. Sorry the comic is late; apparently I didn’t schedule it for some reason. I need to get more sleep.
Was I the only one who found it slightly disturbing that Elsa’s powers come to include the creation of sentient, snow-based life forms? I mean the castle and the storms are one thing, but self-aware snowmen? Creepy. Plot spoiler for the sequel. Queen Elsa brings a winter storm to the Southern Isles, marches in at the lead of her army of un-stoppable snow-solders and crushes her enemies under her icy stiletto heel.
Seriously, when Im stressed almost anything that diverts my mind works. Keeping busy with a project, or sitting on my ass with a pizza and a season of Dr. Who on Net flicks to catch up on. So long as Im diverted and it takes my mind off the stressor.
It is pretty strange that she is able to, for lack of a better term, create intelligent life. She could have definitely taken this is some pretty dire directions if she had wanted to.
Stress or PTSD busy work or just sitting neither is going to help. Dealing with the issue upfront is what is needed. During the zed invasion the stress will be constant and finding ways to relieve it paramount. Think like WW I soldiers in the trenches. The enemy is right there and could attack any moment. Keep the defenses up and ready and the observers out but find things to brighten your day during down time and not just thinking of the next attack.
That’s a really good analogy, RT. I like that.
Hehe funny typo in About This Episode, I think this one’s intentional though:
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*Laughs*
Yeah, that one was intentional.
Seriously, though, typo in the Discussion Question: “So what really works with you?” Should be “So what really works for you?” 😀
Substitute usually for really, here, but it still looks like a typo. 😀
Yeah, “for” is clearer. Fixed.
Hey Dave I’m thinking of making my own comic using legos any advice?
The first thing I would say is to develop your characters and story before you do anything else. You can get away with sub-par photography and building, but people won’t stick around for long if you don’t have a story to tell, or characters that people can care about.
I’ve actually been flirting with the idea of doing an ebook on making a brick comic. If anyone else is interested in the topic, let me know.
“who knows how to spot a load bearing wall?” XD
That’s an important skill, Lewis.
Very true. Somewhat important not to take parts of those to cover windows and such.
Yes indeed. Be careful what you cannibalize, everyone!