Let's cast another light on this...
What we fear is basically the unknown, the uncertainty, the hopeless feeling that things could quickly escalate to the point where we have no control over our fates.
We can remove these fears by prepping, which lets us know that, no matter what happens, we will have the tools, skills, and resources needed to make it through the darkness. There are several ways to go about it, but the best (at least to me) is moving along a path of greater self-reliance. By doing this, we can assure ourselves of maintaining at least some control over what happens to us.
Plant a few fruit trees, grow a garden, learn to can, buy or make a dehydrator, etc, etc, etc. If we do that, we can be prepared AND save money. This can translate to less overtime, more time spent in meaningful activities with friends and family, and generally a better way of life. If our quality of life improves, the only thing we give up is the fear.