Changed name in home folder - all files gone

i wanted to change the name of my home folder so i right clicked it and renamed it to something else. now all my pictures, music, and documents have disspeared. when i open iphoto and itunes everything is gone. i've found a folder with the original name inside the users folder of macintosh HD, but my files aren't there either. can anyone help?

Hello, Tommdog.
This link might be of help you.
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