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.
Olga Viljoen
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220115
JC Olivier
Age:
23
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Since I started vaping my asma has stopped being a problem for me, I have no need to carry my inhaler with me everywhere anymore only my vape.
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Chantre
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Sandra Ludick
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Started vaping when Lockdown was first introduced into our lives. Friends helped me make contact with a very loving and generous vape shop owner that was so kind to deliver my first vape order to my house. I switched from smoking two packs a day, to 2mg and 3mg vaping e-liquid. Since then, I have no cough or pain in the lungs after smoking to much the previous day, no more sore throat in the mornings. You smell better and everything tastes better. My kids are grateful not being exposed to second hand smoke anymore. Vaping has such a positive impact in my life, a lifestyle change for the better that I am truly grateful for.
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Dean Roodt
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Since I started vaping I have noticed very positive changes to my health. I have Asthma and used to be out of breath constantly when still smoking but since I started vaping my lung capacity feels much higher and shortness of breath has decreased significantly. Besides the health I have also made the best friends and met some good people along the way.
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Nikki Duvenhage
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I started vaping 4 years ago because its tasted better than tobacco products, its cheaper and better for your health. Vaping has changed my life for the better. I can breath easier and I don’t have the cigarette cough anymore.
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Sean
Age:
40
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I started smoking in my school years, 1 -2 packs a day. I ended up in hospital with heart problems, all related to smoking. I had tried before to quit, but never managed, this time I tried vaping and haven’t touched a cigarette since. My health as improved immensily and I am now running marathons, something I could never manage before. I have been vaping for 6yrs now, and am so grateful I am. vaping saved my life!!
Date Uploaded: 20210224
Stefan Gerber
Age:
44
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was struggling to breathe at night and wheezing a lot. I also have other risk factors for heart disease so i knew i had to stop. I also see cancer of the mouth , throat and airway everyday at work which made it impossible to ignore the growing risk as i got into my 40’s. Ive been vaping for 9 years but cigarette free for 3 years now. My lungs still wheeze a bit but i dont wake up short of breathe anymore and my energy levels are better and please god my cancer risk goes down as time goes on.
Date Uploaded: 20220807