I got a new PC 3 days ago, downloaded Origin so I can get BF3 and made an account, but when I launch it and try to create a profile it says it cant connect to the servers and please try later, even though my connection is fine. It also says 'username taken' no matter what i try even with obscure numbers and letters used.

Been like this for 3 days now.....

...also when I go here https://help.ea.com/contact-us and try to log in it just sits there loading for ages....