SAME THING HAPPENS TO ME HERE AT HOME.
It's so bad that I fried my mouse connection to my computer when I touch my mouse it shocked me and now no mouse will work from that port.
SERIOUS? I"LL SAY!
I did buy a wireless mouse and that solved my problem there.
My dog looks like lightning dog in the dark when he lies on his bed and moves.
It's caused by heating your home in winter. Try a humidifier and also
a rock salt lamp seems to help.
I like Judy's suggestion and will look into the geek straps.