Question
How should I help my orchid? Should I put it in a regular pot with what it came in? Do I put some type of soil or something? When should I water it?

Answer
Judy, there is a special orchid potting mix that should be available at any garden center that sells orchids.  That special potting mix should contain fir bark and other ingredients that help keep the mixture open so more air is available to the roots.  Orchid roots are photosynthetic so they need air as well as moisture and food.  When the mix is such that it restricts air flow, orchid roots may collapse.  Similarly, you need to have your orchid potted in a plastic pot with lots of holes for air movement.  When potting an orchid, check the roots for problems with roots can be lethal to a plant.  Remember, phalaaenopsis orchids and other orchids, often grow in and on trees in nature with their roots either fully, or partially exposed to the air.  They are not naturally pot plants so we neeed to create conditions in the pot that approximate their natural habitat.  Once you have it in the proper pot and potting mix you may water it thoroughly once per week.  Phalaenopsis orchids prefer morning sunshine so an east facing window is good.  Do not let the pot sit in water, but having it on a pebble tray is fine to maintain humidity.  When you repot, be sure to remove all collapsed roots as they are dead.  Healthy roots are firm and turn green when watered.