Extremely sensitive mouse button

The mouse button on my Mac is very sensitive. It's at the point where if I even touch it with the side of my thumb, it clicks. Also, leaning on the space next to the button makes it click, too. It's incredibly annoying. The problem started only a week or so ago. I have no idea what caused it. Help?

I think that u messed with the preferences.
Try going to system preferences and go to trackpad on the new mac.
If its the older mac go to mouse and keyboard and there put the sensitivity down
and screw around with it until its right.
Hope this helps.
If not just ask me more help and give me details.
DJB

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