I think these days career-wise we are going to always have to reinvent ourselves or even start over. That is the nature of employment these days. The time of working for the same company for decades, making your way up the ladder is gone.

I quit a job earlier this year that was giving me panic attacks/anxiety and I recently started something new. It has a few things in common with my last position, but there is a great deal of difference. It is a real learning experience that is for sure - new industries, new vocabulary, different writing style etc. It has been a bit overwheming and I feel like I am kind of slow with completing things. However, I am taking it as an opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge.

I also think that when I read your post you seem quite self-aware/mature for only 25. I think that you will be successful figuring out what your next steps should be.

Temping for the short-term isn't all bad. It does give you the chance to see what different companies and industries are like while bringing in some income. Temp assignments can sometimes lead to a permanent job offer. You can continue to look for something permanent while you do some temp work.

Best of luck!