I hear you; just remember that these aren't mutually exclusive. If you have the means, prepare for all phases of collapse, not just the apocalyptic version. Aside from nuclear holocaust (if nukes are even real), a solar flare situation, or an actual deadly pandemic, an apocalyptic collapse scenario is the least likely. The in between phases, however, happen all the time throughout history.

Also, btw, stock up on practical first aid as well, vs only wartime / apocalyptic first aid. Right now I'm up in the middle of the night with a cold. I'll be back asleep once the Sudafed (the methy version) kicks in. I would be in trouble in SHTF, if I wasn't able to sleep because of a basic cold.