Layers Question CS3

I am confused by how to get the layers to not show work on another layer ex:
1. My healing brush or clone-stamp work will become visable (the acctual brush moves I did) when I switch to a different layer.
OR
2. My brush, dodging burning etc will not work where I have used for example the healing brush or clone-stamp on the same or another layer.
OR
3. If I switch the layer order around either the brush work appears but most likely the healing brush and clone-stamp work
I know its most likely a silly littel thing to do to prevent all of the above from happening, just haven't been able to figure it out yet.
Pls help.
Kate

I think you are going to need to describe the problem more clearly. I doubt that anyone can figure out what you are talking about. I certainly can't.

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