Anyone using PSE 9? I need help!

I was in the middle of a lo, and my reflexes went way too fast when moving my mouse around, and I hit something that caused me to lose my layers panel. I lost my crop tool on the tool bar the same way the other day, and I can't find how to get it back, but I found another route to go when I need to crop something. Ohhh, I'm so upset right now! I had a good lo going! Can anyone tell me what to do to get my layers panek back? I know I should read the Adobe PSE help manual, but it is soooo looong! I wish I had my own personal teacher to help me. I am a 'hands on' gal. I learn faster by 'doing it' than 'reading it'.

I think that if you click the Window Menu you should have an option for Layers. I use a Mac but I assume it will work for you...please let me know!

Windows >> Layers...

or on the right at the bottom, where the layers window is normally (if you haven't moved them around), you might see layers listed with the little triangle to the left... if it's pointing right, click on it to it's pointing down - the window will pop open...

does that help?

It's my work week, so I will try anything as soon as I have time to. I'm not on my computer much during the week because of scheduled hours. I usually work ten, but this week I have to work twelve. Ugh! Thanks!

you could try this - it usually works for me.
Open PSE9
On the very top of the page there is a line across the top with file / edit / image etc.
Towards the centre is a round arrow with reset panels next to it.
Click on that and it should put everything back the way it was.
Hope this works for you