Trackpad click stuck and flashing screen

Suddenly and for no apparent reason, I can no longer click my trackpad click bar (is that the correct term?) OR my Bluetooth MightMouse. Right-click works on the mouse, but it seems like the trackpad bar is stuck or something. I'm guessing the wireless mouse isn't clicking because the trackbar is stuck in "mid-click" mode, but I guess it could be a software issue.
Another possibly related issue: a couple of times instead of going to the screen saver my monitor just flashed on and off repeatedly. A mouse movement or keyboard entry brought it back, as it would from the screen saver.
As far as I can tell, nothing happened prior to this problem. The MacBook was was working fine on my desk, I left it on while I went out for a few hours, and when I returned I noticed these problems.
Any ideas?

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