Mac Mini logged me out

My Mac Mini logged me out after i've simply click on a link in Vanilla Forum (as what i have been doing everyday) and me ended up at the Log-in page.
The Screen did went blank (with plain blue color) for about 30 seconds before it switched to the Log-in page.
Hmm Mac Mini... Mac OS...
Anyone with similar experience?
Thank you All !
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