Struggling to Let Go of Anime and Games - Need Advice, As-salamu ʻalaykum

As-salamu ʻalaykum everyone, I recently learned that watching anime and playing video games can be considered impermissible, not just because of some of the content, but also due to the issue of image-making which applies similarly to games. That hit me hard. Those two things were a big part of my life - my way to relax and decompress. Growing up I had trouble making friends because of social anxiety and insecurities, so anime and games kind of filled that gap. They were also how I connected with friends and some family, so I have a lot of memories tied to them and a strong emotional attachment. It might sound silly, but I’m finding it really difficult to accept that I shouldn’t do those things anymore. It feels like I’d have to discard all those memories or view them as sinful, and I can’t bring myself to do that. Abstaining from pork, alcohol, zina, and gambling has been easy for me, but adding anime and games to the list is much harder. On the positive side, since I found out I’ve been reading Quran and Hadith a lot more than before, so that’s one good change. Still, I’m struggling. I don’t know how others have successfully given up haram hobbies like music or drawing animate figures. I also don’t know what to replace these pastimes with so I can still unwind without feeling deprived. If anyone has practical tips for coping with the emotional side, suggestions for halal alternatives to relax, or ways to honor those memories without clinging to the habit, I’d really appreciate your advice. Jazāk Allāh khayr.