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.
Lynn Reay
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
First actually being medical. Believe It or not, nicotine helps my medical condition. I have a very rare autoimmune disease called Behcet’s. One of the many symptoms is that t causes hectic skin ulcers including in the mouth. Nicotine helps more than I can tell you in words. The 2nd because it gives my hands something to hold on to when I am anxious and overwhelmed and lastly it gives me time out when I just need 5 minutes to recollect and think, The last two are because I am a single mom of 2. Vaping truly brings me joy, gives me something to look forward to and helps me medically
Date Uploaded: 20200703
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.
Laura Mackenzie
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20200623
Heidi Moolman
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping helped me to stop smoking. I feel much healthier and can breathe. I will never smoke ciggies again
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Claire
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping saved my life
Date Uploaded: 20220120
Ewald Ferreira
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
As stated I was a 2 pack a day smoker for 20 years. Was in ICU with heart problems. Started vaping. I can donate blood, I can breath better, I feel better, I taste better and I smell better…VAPING SAVED MY LIFE!
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Eugene van Dyk
Age:
40
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
12
Flavours:
Fruit
My sleep apnea improved dramatically a few weeks after starting vaping. My shortness of breath went away. I feel a lot less dependent on the vape than I did on cigarettes.
I never intended to quit, as I believed I enjoyed smoking. I wanted to add vaping to my lifestyle and continue smoking. But I found that vaping was sufficient and since I felt so much better I chose to not use cigarettes again.
Date Uploaded: 20220815
Kiashen
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Vaping is the only reason I was able to quit smoking cigarettes and improve my health
Date Uploaded: 20220119