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.
Jade Middlecote
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
I was smoking cigarettes from the age of 17 and struggled terribly with skin breakputs and shortness of breath. I have changed over to vaping and my skin has cleared up and I have no problems with my breathing
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Rashid Cassim
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Drinks
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Clifton Hall
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Breakfast/Bakery
The inflammation was terrible and the sench overall
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Preshan
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Vaping has changed my life. Being involved in smoking for 5 years was a regret. With vaping, I breathe easier feel fitter and do not smell of smoke when it comes to an important meeting with people. I pray for its return
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Corrie Steyl
Age:
62
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
39
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
I had to make a choice to quit cigarettes after being diagnosed with the starting phase of Emphysema. I was on an oxygen generator with high blood pressure. It’s been four years since I last had to use an oxygen generator, and my blood pressure returned to normal Since I made the switch to Vaping, I can say Vaping saved my life and my specialist agrees.
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Roosmarie Trindade
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
21
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
I tried pills to stop smoking, had lots of nightmares while using it. I think it was called champix. I used to smoke 2 packets of cigarettes a day, almost vaping 3 months and haven’t touched a cigarette in this time. No more morning coughs, no second hand smoke and feeling much healthier. My oxygen levels also went up from 95 to 97. I also feel more productive at work and sometimes even skip my “smoke breaks” and rather finish up urgent tasks.
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Ockert Brits
Age:
57
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
34
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Dessert
Stopped smoking 4 years ago and started vaping and I will never smell like a chimney and feel sick half the time ,no coughing .
Date Uploaded: 20220120
Shaukat Lambat
Age:
61
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
43
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Fruit
I smoked 20 cigarettes a day and wanted to quit with much difficulty. In 2013, Vaping was my saving grace and the transition was easier than the many previous attempts to go cold turkey on smoking.
I have experienced that vaping is healthier than cigarettes in many ways:
My breathing, my taste buds, my skin etc, has improved.
My family and people in general are more comfortable around me while vaping than when I smoked cigarettes.
I received comments that I do look better since I stopped smoking cigarettes.
Date Uploaded: 20221013