Dear mbeth,

You found the right place -- no more need to panic! I'll bet almost everyone here has felt at least some of what you do right now (I did), and the people here are terrific whether you need some empathy or some technical data. So get a glass of your favorite beverage, curl up in your most comfortable position and dig into the FAQs and the search utility.

After you narrow down some questions, post a new topic for each question in one of the forums so that your subject line will catch the eye of the people best suited to answer your specific concerns.

In the mean time, try to relax and let go of the panic. You really have found the right site to replace it with knowledge and friendship.

Welcome!
-j