While this may sound like a daunting task, in OS X it is actually quite easy to do and will not require much use of the Terminal (if any) and not harm any of your user data or settings. If your account is not working properly and others on the system are functioning just fine, then one simple approach to fixing the issue is to simply wipe and rebuild the directory structure for the account. Incorrect settings to these account files can corrupt the problematic account even further and prevent it from logging in, or even corrupt additional accounts and lead to system instability. To address such problems, while some people might try adjusting these account properties manually to preserve the account's integrity and correct the issue, such manipulations can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Should a setting within these configuration files become corrupted, then the account's stability and capabilities might be compromised. The reason for this is the directory structure that defines the account and its capabilities is stored within the hidden /var/db/dslocal/ directory, unlike other system and user settings that are within preferences folders either in the global or user library folders. While people might think to look for the root of these problems within the user's folder, they will not find them there. Another indicative behavior would be the inability to modify that account's settings, such as its password, log-in window picture, or custom home folder location.
One example of such behavior is an admin account no longer being able to authenticate to access system preference settings even though it is listed as an admin account. Problems with user accounts in OS X can happen that result in an account not being able to change configuration options and previously accessible resources.
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