[Epilepsy and personality disorder--a now 9-year inpatient-ambulatory treatment continuity]

We present the development of an 9-year therapeutic relationship with a patient suffering from epilepsy and a severe personality disorder. Despite serious doubts in the beginning the patient gained an unexpected degree of independence. The development of the case indicates that it was decisive to prevent discontinuation of the personal relationship due to separation of in-patient and out-patient treatment. Only by personal continuity over years it has been possible for the patient to continue therapy with the consequence of getting a satisfactory autonomy.