Torn edges filter error

Hi

I have a problem with torn edges filter

So on the left image, I applied  filter  >  filter gallery  >  torn edges. 

Right image is the effect applied version with some color edit with gradient feature; the darkest orange parts were added.

However after a couple minutes, when I tried the same filter, 

I can't achieve the same result as the filter only affects exactly the opposite side of where I initially filtered. So basically the white areas in the picture right above were the orange parts (area being affected) when I first tried the filter.

I tried opening a new document but I still had reversed filter 

How can I get the filter to work like the first time?

Thank you community in advance and I apologize for my bad explanation, let me know if those of you who wish to help need me to elaborate on anything