My picture blacks out when adding text or selecting an area.

When I try to add text the picture blacks out.  I can't see anything and have to type blind.  When I am done, everything comes back and the words are there, but every time I click in the word box to change anything the picture will black out.
I also have a problem when doing a large selection area - as I outline the item I want to select the picture will blink in and out.
Thank you for any help you cna provide

Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue?
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