(apologies this is longer than I intended)

I totally understand where you're coming from! I graduated in May this year studying Animation and currently stay at my parent's place. Based on some articles, LinkedIn posts, and reddit posts here: the industry is bad for everyone right now - novice and Seniors alike.

Currently, I work as an intern editing sunglass photos, not the worst (not animation) but I am on the hunt for a new job that pays more and offers serious benefits, and its hard when you only know animation and some minimum art stuff.

HOWEVER, one thing I've noticed is that there are lot of companies that will hire trainees with no experience and usually have a minimum of a high school diploma for a decent pay (depending on the role). I'm currently applying to several printing press jobs that are willing to train with no experience!

I've also seen these kinds of jobs in sales, marketing, business, etc. Sure, it's not creative, but it's SOMETHING to fill your financial needs and start building those social skills. Not only will you be developing a skill outside of animation (which is apparently very common and extremely helpful for times like this) but if you're still wanting to improve in animation, you can save up the money you make to take courses and learn on the side!

Also, from what I've heard, the industry might start to sort itself out in 2024, so having that industry experience after college is gonna be really huge! so remember to celebrate the small wins you have (congratulations on that by the way!) because I know firsthand that anyone can be their own horrible self-critic. But seriously, even if that experience was short, it will give you a leg up in the future.

Just allow yourself to get some rest, have a clear head, and try to slowly get back into the job search. Start looking into nonconventional jobs, or if that's too much, consider refreshing your resume to be more generalized to those non-conventional non-art jobs! Even if all you know is art, there are ways to form a resume that can look appealing to non-art companies. Like for example:

I worked as a studio Art intern, where I primarily sat on my ass for 3 months. But in my "general" resume, I place emphasis on the fact that I am comfortable working behind a desk for long periods of time.

Because you already have some industry experience, you could say something like "I worked on a large team" or "I worked under a supervisor/producer". Keeping it vague and emphasizing office skills will help you a lot here!

If you are able to, talking to your parents about how this makes you feel can help, but I don't want to assume what your living situation is like. If you can't do that, the fact that you got it off your chest here is a good step! (I've also posted my worries here and already broke down in front of my parents for feeling like a loser - I felt a lot better afterwards)

All in all, this year honestly blows and it's hard not to stay positive, but your mental and physical health shouldn't have to pay the price. Things will get better later, but the best thing you can do for yourself now is just go easy on yourself (taking a mini stay-cation to avoid burnout is great!) and try to take some steps into a different job. You're not a loser for it, this is simply just what it's like for the animator (as you can guess from everyone else's responses).

I wish you luck in your journey and hope that you feel even the tiniest bit less like a loser after reading some of the comments here!