MacBook appears to have lots my login settings

My laptop crashed and upon restarting my log in settings have changed.
Usually i I log in with my Apple ID but there is no option for this. It just says my name and asks for a password. I've tried any passwords which are affiliated with my Mac, but they haven't worked.
This isn't a case of me just being stupid - the blurred out background on the log in screen has reverted back to the default, rather than my own wallpaper.
I have come across an option to reset the password via my Apple ID. However this too says my password is wrong. And I definitely know this one - I logged onto this forum with it!
things I've tried:
- checking caps lock isn't on
- turning it off and on again
Please help!
thanks,
Sarah

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