Non benzo meds for anxiety

[artemis]

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.)

I have been a long time sufferer of anxiety. It’s gotten to where I’m currently unable to leave my house. I’ve tried nearly every benzo, and have also tried buspirone, colchicine, and hydroxyzine. Honestly none have been particularly effective. I was very concerned about the side effects of the colchicine, and did not feel confident taking it. I found the buspirone made me dizzy but had little to no effect on anxiety. It felt a lot like SSRI withdrawal.