Screens keep switching automatically

I have my 13" MBA (Running Mavericks) plugged in via HDMI to an external monitor. I use several applications and have them open in full-screen mode so each has it's own workspace.
The problem I'm encountering, seemingly out of nowhere, is that while I'm working in one workspace/application the system will automatically (and completely randomly) switch back to the first screen (my desktop) as if I did a 3-finger swipe.
Up until today I had no issue whatsoever, and now it's almost impossible to use my computer because it just keeps moving me from where I'm working.

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