VAPERS VOICES
Many adult South Africans have used vaping as a method to help them quit smoking and practice tobacco harm reduction.
Since the very beginning, VSML has invited people to share their experiences and what this innovation means to them.
Their stories should not be ignored.
Deluan Smit
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
When I smoked, I went through a pack of 20s a day, I could hardly get up a flight of stairs without being out of breath, since I started vaping my chest feels 100% better than it used to, I breathe better I’m not as sick as frequently with sinsuses and so on, I smell better my taste buds work better and i feel better all around. I definately feel vaping has saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Zein Nicholas
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Tobacco
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Richard Hooper
Age:
47
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
28
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
Had severe acid reflux and constant bouts of bronchitis. Stopped on 21st December 2017, when I bought my 1st AIO vape. Did not dual use, switched exclusively to vaping. Started off at 3mg nicotine and now on 0mg. My health has not been better. Acid refulx stopped and have not had bronchitis in 4 years. My family us happier as there in no longer that cigarette smell. Not touched a combustible cigarette cigar or hookah in the years I have been vaping. Vaping saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Anrich Heineman
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220308
Antoinette Odendaal
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Fruit
Electronic cigarettes changed my life. I never want to go back to traditional combustion cigarettes. I stopped coughing and do not suffer from throat infections any longer. Friends and family say they don’t even notice that I use electronic cigarettes and it bothers no one.
Date Uploaded: 20230722
madelaine welman
Age:
56
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
37
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
As a 50 cigarettes a day smoker who really enjoyed smoking and never really considered quitting, I started having trouble breathing and begrudgingly tried vaping as an alternative. I was very resistant to the idea and did not have any faith that there was anything that was going to be as good as smoking or help me quit a 50 cigarettes a day habit. It took me six months to completely convert to only vaping. I am now a strong supporter of vaping as an alternative to tobacco and a means to quit. I have also managed to encourage and successfully converted family members from smoking to vaping.
Since I started vaping, my breathing has improved tremendously as well as my general health. I do not suffer from the dreaded smokers cough, my skin tone is much better, my teeth are white with no blackening or discoloring.
I honestly cannot recommend vaping as an alternative enough to smokers. It has been a game changer for me.
Date Uploaded: 20240902
Michael
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Eugene Pieterse
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I had an addiction to cigarettes that was difficult to stop and started having an impact on my health which increased my blood pressure specifically. Maintaining a healthier lifestyle through exercise was difficult since smoking affected my breathing as well. Switching over to vaping was easy thanks to a retailer that was informed and educated regarding the products and the research surrounding it, which in turn helped me make a more informed decision of making the change and ever since my health has improved significantly, my blood pressure is down and I can actually exercise now
Date Uploaded: 20220124