The amygadala is referred to as the reptilian part of our brains. It controls how we physically react to stressful situations. A amygdala hijack is a real phenomenon in which people lose self control in ultra-high stress situations…panic mode. Police officers constantly train to function through a amygdala hijack situation. On a lighter note, when confronted with a “free…all you can eat” buffet, some police officers will succumb to a amygdala hijack.