I am taking Lithium for a grief experience. My homeopathic physician is in Spain and I'm in Indiana and it is difficult to communicate with her. I've been taking Lithium under my doctor's direction for about 28 days. I'm doing better now. Is Lithium like a conventional anti-depressant in that it takes some time to build up in one's system before one experiences the benefit? Is there a downside to Lithium? How does it work? Thank you.

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