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.
Matthew Griffiths
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Dessert
Ever since I quit smoking and started vaping, I no longer cough in the morning, or get out of breath when I exercise, and my doctor said my lungs have never sounded better, I have more energy in day to day life. I quit smoking because my lungs were being severely effected with on going flu, and headaches. Vaping truly changed my life for the better, as well as I always smell nice, my health has never been better, and my doctors can fully agree.
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Bryan
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
I’m glad I turned to vaping at a young age, every time at a social event we always used to smoke a lot and felt the effects of what smoking did to me the following day. Having turned over to vaping at a young age have saved me from long term tobacco use as it was vaping that helped me quit smoking.
Date Uploaded: 20210408
Abel Visagie
Age:
1
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
I have started smoking when I was very young and just before I turned 21 I had a heart attack and this was mainly caused by low oxygen caused by smoking I then decided to try and quite without success I came across a vape shop and that is where my journey started since then I have not turned back since. I have moved over to vaping just because of health issues and it became a life long journey thanx to this I think I am still alive to date so thanx to all the vendors from Vapeking which first was at his house and now a business, The Vapery always helping out and Rob Fisher for continuously promoting vaping thanx to you and this community it all is thanx to you.
Shuaib
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Werner du Toit
Age:
46
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Well, to wake up every morning with coughing and cannot breath brought me to a point to consider vaping, and Yes, I totally gave up chiggies. Im much better now, no tight chest, coughing and breathing issues.
Lately, I made vaping a hobby so yes its not only for nicotine shots required it become my past-time activity.
Date Uploaded: 20221013
Anrich Heineman
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220308
Janine Theron
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I tried vaping before but had a hard time going over as my mind set wasn’t there yet. I smoked 15+ years, smoked about 40-60 smokes a day. I started vaping March 2020 for 3 months, smoked again while vaping but have completely gone over for about 2-3 months now. My daughter is very happy since I stopped as she always wanted me to stop. I can smell and taste things better now. My chest even feels better since vaping. I sleep better. I just feel so much better in general.
Date Uploaded: 20201128
Chez Perrow
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20220124