I have taken Trilafon and Ativan for over a year. Without a doubt I need to take medicine. The long term side effects of Trilafon scare the hell out of me. I'd like to stop taking Trilafon but my wife and family worry that my paranoid and disturbing thoughts will get the best of me. My doctor tells me that the benefits outweigh the risks. Let's face it though I'm the one taking all the damn risks. Maybe someone has some insight?