My trackpad started acting strange - it is way too sensitive. Even after I change the system prefs!

My trackpad will register a click when my hand is just above it, and it will stay clicked for a few seconds. It is becoming a huge problem. This has just started happening a few days ago.

THAT'S IT! My spoon is ruined, but it's cool, cause now I realize that I have these powers. I'll serve soup for dinner and have a little fun with the family! HAHAHAHA!!
I made a wrist pad to rest my wrist on rather than relaxing it on the laptop (like I was use to doing.) Now that my arm is raised off of the trackpad it doesn't do it as often. Once in a while it does act as though I didn't let go of it and keeps objects or text selected. I end up moving and tapping the thing until it releases the hold. I'll focus my powers on this next time it happens.
Thanks for the response!
Erik

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