Non benzo meds for anxiety

[MrFussbudget]

I'm disappointed to read all the bad experiences with buspirone. I was just given it today to help with anxiety and insomnia to replace the mirtazapine that I had been taking, because even though the mirtaz was better than nothing--it wasn't really helping either issue that much. Has anyone had any luck with buspirone? I'm a recovering alcoholic, so the docs are very careful with what they will give me (and I understand why.) I have been meditating and doing yoga and both help for sure. I also take melatonin. But a big trigger for my relapses have been anxiety and insomnia--so it would be good insurance to take a safe non-addictive med for help. (And I can't take the zolp anymore because I just abuse it...even though I really miss it.)