Safari login screen after selecting guest account

I recently updated my iTunes and machine software and gained icloud. Unbeknownst to me, I somehow enabled a feature in icloud that gives me a guest account screen upon login. I chose that and it gave methe option of using safari only. I chose that and now I have a safari internet login screen, but can only surf the net. I read this is a security feature to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to your files. I understand however, I cannot log back into my account! I tried to reboot my computer several times but get the same safari login screen.
How do I log on using administrator rights to turn this feature off? I can get access using safe mode as intried to change the settings under security nbut have the same result.

Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.
Click the item "Login Options" at the bottom of the left pane.
On the "Display login window as:" line, checkmark (select) the item "List of users".
Note - you will probably need admin access to be able to make any changes to the Login Options screen.

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