Why can't I send ordinary SMS messages?

Hello guys, I really need some help with this because I need it a lot for both work and family matters.
I've never had any problems like this, but like a week ago i tried turning my imessage off because a friend asked my to.
Now it says i can't turn it back on but it seems like it's the opposite, i can only send messages with imessage and it's like i can't check off my phone number under that menu with the messaging options... Only my email is checked off..
Please help
Picture of what i mean: http://prntscr.com/3vmih7

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