I believe you and I had “discussed” this, maybe on another thread. I was on .5 mg for short term anxiety and then began relying on it for sleep. My doctors (pcp and sleep medicine) did not want me taking it indefinitely due to it being a benzodiazepine. It’s my understanding that it’s not great to be on them long term.
My sleep doctor gave me a weaning schedule, which I altered in order to wean more slowly.
Both doctors are comfortable with my taking the low dose mirtazapine and melatonin long term.
Hope I’ve answered your questions