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.
Frances Roodman
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
33
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
First started with a twisp, as I wanted to know what it was like, my device broke so I was back on cigerettes again, the the lockdown came and cigerettes were ban. I was able to get a vape and cbd juice so I used that. Taste of a vape tasted so much better, since then I have bought more devices and vape more different juices. I suppose I smoke due to habit when I wake and after I eat, so I only have 3 to 4 cigerettes a day. My clothes don’t smell like they used to. I do enjoy vaping, but like my occasional cigerette now and again.
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Adri Visser
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was smoking for such a long time, has so much issues with my chest and was absolutely horrible, but due to my stressful working environment I had to, i was then turned onto vaping and I haven’t looked back! It has truly changed my life and its a hell of alot safer, this is not only changed my life but has been a lifesaver for me aswell!!! Vaping has definitely helped me in more ways than one.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
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
Jan Buijense
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
Can actually taste food now. No more stinky breath or hands I CAN breathe freely!
Date Uploaded: 20210624
Kelvin Barnard
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Gerhard du Toit
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
I started smoking at 14, tried quitting multiple times with no success. Started vaping at 18. Smoked and vaped for 1 year and finally stopped smoking. I am currently the healthiest I have ever been. Vaping saved my life
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Werner Swart
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Since switching to vaping my overall health improvement drastically, especially my lungs. No more chest infections either. Vaping changed me for the better.
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Mariska Smith
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping saved my life as an healthier ulternative. I am glad to not smoke the cancer sticks any more. Tabacco is not good at all. Thank you for helping me get off tabacco and being healthy
Date Uploaded: 20220117