You don't have to specify anything in the From box.
Instruction on how to make it go away from view depends on your version of
Outlook and possibly your e-mail editor. You didn't post any such info.

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> Every time I "create new email message" I get a From box above the To:,
> CC:,
> and Subj: box that I have to put my own email address into. It didnt used
> to
> do this, and it is just bothering me. How do I make it automatic again?