Is it possible that finding God has actually had a negative effect on me?

Did you find the living God through Jesus Christ? if so then the Holy Spirit will call you to do his will in your life if you are praying for it. When a believer first gets saved the eyes are opened (spiritual eyes) and you are awakened to so much going on in this world (for me it was orphanages and hungry children) God puts those things in your heart and mind.. and has a specific plan for your life.. to exemplify Jesus Christ in your life.. shine your light.. if the end result is Heaven for you i don't know how that is a negative effect!