Everything I touch electrocutes me

[Portasaurus]

Whenever I move up or around on my couch, and then touch my laptop, I get quite a jolt! I'm actually somewhat concerned that one of these times it's just going to short something out in the dang computer and fry the thing, and then I don't know WHAT I'd do with myself.

I've gotten to the point that before I go to touch the laptop, I kind of smack the side of it with my finger so that the shock is timed with my finger hitting it, and it seems to deaden (or mask) the pain of the shock.

So, does anyone know of any reliable ways to reduce or eliminate static electricity buildup like this during the winter?

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