What can I do to log in to my computer? I think it died.

It is wanting me to log in, and won't accept my password fully. It accepts it for about a second, then goes right back to log in. It won't turn off either. I never have had to do this before. Now it is off completely, but I think the battery has died. I'm going to check by plugging it in, but I hope someone can help me in case this keeps up.
Like I said, the starry default screen came up, asking for my log-in. I put it in, it accepts and "start"s up and then not a second after shows a blue screen, and goes back to the starry log in. I have never had to log in since buying this computer last february. I'm really scared that I lost everything, as I had a thousands-list of garage sale items just finished and saved. Not to mention, I have some pictures and such that I've added since backing it up. PLEASE HELP ASAP this is one sad girl tonight.
Thank you anyone willing to help computer-knowledgless me.
-Becky

Okay, with I guess the random prayer to work, my computer is working again. It started slower after I plugged it in, but it's back and online and everything. WHEW. I would still welcome what happened in case it happens again, though!
-Becky

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