i cant send direct messages to people on twitter?

[bethany]

i keep getting spam dm's on twiiter about weight loss and about people saying nasty things i know its not true but ever since ive tried to send dm's to other accounts and i cant it says i have gone over the limit but i havent sent any dm's at all what should i do i dont want to close my account because i have a celeb following me on twitter and it was a dream come true ???????? help!

[Skand Upadhyay]

You can't message people until they follow you.