Self preservation....

Can the act of self preservation be achieved without being considered selfish?
Self preservation is in fact a behavior which ensures the survival of an organism. What triggers this behavior? Fear. Only in the event one is fearful of something they immediately take action to save themselves, do anything necessary to make sure they are safe. Senses are enlightened and you become aware of all protruding forces which may be seen as a threat. It's like you're constantly on this adrenalin rush and always on guard. Another trigger... pain. No one likes pain.... well most people don't, for that percentage who resents the feeling of pain, if you constantly set yourself up in the position to feel such pain and hurt when you know full well you can guard yourself up against all elements of the sort.... wouldn't that make you some sort of masochist? I would conclude and say its just a perfectly human coping method, which also depends on the extremes in which one would take it to. However, self preservation - it makes you human, not selfish....