On a more old school tip is the "high performance sensitive" remote, which has a nine-axis gyroscope inside.

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It's my cue to be careful -- to steer clear of red wine and sugar, two sure triggers when I'm in that sensitive state, and to get enough rest since lack of sleep can tip me over the edge, too.

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