Can't seem to escape my old habits

Assalamu alaikum, So lately I've been struggling again with this urge to talk to people online. A few years back, I went down a bad path, chatting with way older folks or people of the opposite gender. It was during a really tough period-I had no one to turn to, no comfort, nothing. That feeling is creeping back now because I'm in another dark place. Talking to others online was my escape, my way to find some happiness or distraction, I guess. And now, Allah is testing me once more, and it's one of those tests where you can't do much except make dua and hold onto hope. Honestly, it's getting really hard. But anyway, I'm not really seeking anything specific-just wondering how I can stop this urge from coming back. My friends have all disappeared on me, my family doesn't seem to like me much, and I'm basically alone. So I don't have anything else to replace that need for connection. JazakAllah khair for listening.