Joyous - Low-Dose Ketamine TreatmentReviews of joyous.team

I’m so happy I gave Joyous a chance. The low-dose ketamine has helped me tremendously, a lot better than a bunch of pills that doctors like to prescribe. I actually look forward to my K-time each day. Afterwards, I experience a “lifted” feeling that lasts the rest of the day. Everything rolls off my back a lot easier. That’s how this medicine works and it starts to rewire the way you think. It’s wonderful!

I will be forever grateful to Joyous. For over 20 years, I lived trapped in PTSD. Gun violence shaped my life in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time, setting off a long and painful spiral that affected my mental health, my physical health, and my ability to feel safe in the world. Joyous changed that. Through a full year of treatment and therapy with Joyous, I recognized myself again for the first time since I was 19. I learned that a life without constant fear actually exists. Today, I continue my care through the Spark program and have seen real improvements, including lower inflammation levels and better sleep scores. What truly sets Joyous apart is the human care. I stay connected with the Joyous patient community and have met with the staff directly. Every interaction has been kind, supportive, and respectful. This is not a cold or impersonal experience. It feels safe, compassionate, and genuinely patient centered. I never imagined I would live to be 40. I did live. And more than that, I found my voice, my community, and the freedom to exist without fear of violence running my life. If you are struggling with long term PTSD or feel stuck in survival mode, please know there is another way to live. Joyous helped me find it.

The medicine has worked well for me. The company was consistent and reliable throughout.

Joyous saved my life, and that's not an exaggeration. I've just had the most stressful 6 months of my life, and I'm so grateful to have found them when I did. Life just kept hitting me with one bomb after another, and if I gave you the details you probably wouldn't believe me. I've struggled with depression and anxiety all my life. Add menopause and chronic pain and I was barely hanging on. Antidepressants, anxiety medication, mood stabilizers - doctors kept adding more pills but it wasn't helping much. I woke in a panic every morning and couldn't shake the feeling that something awful was about to happen. I was basically mentally paralyzed. I did a little research about ketamine therapy and figured I'd have nothing to lose. Within the first week I was off the mood stabilizers and anxiety medication. The progress I made was leaps and bounds over any therapy or medication I'd tried up to that point. I'm 46, so I've tried just about everything to save my mental health over the years. NOTHING has come even close to the Joyous program! I know some users have reported issues with billing and shipments. I did have one month where due to issues with scheduling a doctor's visit (you have to see one virtually so often due to law) and ran out of medication for a week. My mental state regressed, but at least I got an idea of just how well the medication was working. Going forward Joyous was extremely pro-active in making sure I didn't suffer the same situation again. They processed one of my refills early when it looked like it might happen again, and I didn't even ask. They've also shipped my medication when I didn't realize my payment had bounced two weeks prior. I believe they use AI for some responses, because I get replies immediately and I don't think that's possible with humans. But ANY time I've reported an issue, whether it's personal and related to my mental health or with their program, a real person contacts me within no more than a few hours, usually 1-2. I've ALWAYS felt supported. They even reach out to congratulate me and say they're glad things are looking up when I give them a positive report. The price for the service is very affordable, and I wasn't able to find anything comparative for less. $129 is less than I was paying out of pocket for all those medications that weren't helping, AND it includes provider visits. I don't have insurance, and I pay much more to go to a doctor. The care team is available 24/7, which is also more than I can say for my PCP. Right now I'm struggling a bit financially, but my mental health is great! Normally I'd be wracked with anxiety being this broke, but I'm doing ok. I knew I was doing well when I answered the phone to tell my Auto loan why I was late and when I could pay. In the past that would have given me so much anxiety I would have ignored the call, which would have increased my anxiety overall, and then I'd have a panic attack every time the phone rang. I haven't felt this much "together" in years (possibly ever). Since I'm doing ok mentally, and I'm broke, and it's Christmas, I've decided to pause my subscription. It wasn't difficult and I did it right through the website. I was able to select a date to resume service, and had to answer some questions about my mental health. It wasn't difficult or time consuming, and the option to cancel all together was right there as well if I decided. The wonderful people at Joyous reached out to me to offer financial assistance. I love that they do that! I'm not going to use it, because I want to take this month to figure out my "maintenance" dose going forward. I still have some medication on hand, but certainly not enough to take my current dose while I'm paused. But I'm not feeling like I'm as fragile mentally and need that high dosage, but I also don't feel like I'd be ok without it completely. The interesting things about ketamine is that it rebuilds "bridges" in your brain, so unlike other antidepressants and anxiety medications, it IS possible to no longer need it. I don't think I'm there yet, but I'm ready to explore that possibility. My only gripe with Joyous is their website. It's a bit outdated and can be difficult to navigate. I wish they had an app! They do have a guided program you can go through, or you can do whatever helps you personally, which is nice. I found guided meditations on YouTube that I loved and were transcendent. Other users find peace in their own ways too. There isn't a one-size-fits-all band aid for mental health, so it's nice that Joyous gives you the freedom to figure out what works for you. Some prefer to listen to music, some like to meditate, some like to integrate it into their existing therapy. Joyous gives YOUR current therapist the option to link in and combine their therapy with yours. The community is great too. It's nice to feel less alone with your struggles!

They contact you back via text which is a great way to reach someone when you don’t really want to talk. It’s convenient!

I was in a very low place when I started with Joyous. I had previously tried many medications for my depression and anxiety but all of them had failed me one way or another. But with Joyous I felt immediate relief. I immediately began feeling more grounded to reality and have been able to sustain this unlike ever before. I learned so much from their online guidance which also made a really big difference. I would recommend this treatment especially for those like me who don't find relief in more traditional treatment.

The team at Joyus was excellent. Everything was completely and quickly handled. My entire experience only has one drawback: there is only one way to contact the company.

The staff was responsive, friendly, and compassionate. The medicine helped me a lot, and I found it especially helpful when coupled with the mindfulness and meditation practices. This helped me address the root causes of my unhappiness and depression and I have noticed so much improvement. The relief I have at being able to break free of depression and anxiety after so long is indescribable.