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.
Christopher Harris
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I started smoking when I was 15 years old. struggled to knock the bad habit over and over trying to quit, and I couldn’t. Until my daughter was born last year and I lay in bed one night playing on bed with her then I could hear my chest wheezing and this was when I decided if I wanted to see my daughter grow up, I must make a plan, and the next morning I got myself my first vape setup. Since that day I haven’t touched a cigarette again, and my health has improved a lot. And I don’t smell like a walking ash try anymore, which is also a bonus
Date Uploaded: 20210922
Zubair Achmat
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
Whilst smoking standard ciggaretts, I was disgnosed with High Blood Pressure, since changing to vaping, my blood pressure has been stable for the past 8 years. I still use my medication, my GP is confident that I can stop my medication.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Deon SWART
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20230720
Davina Belden
Age:
62
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
41
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
After multiple times of trying to quit smoking and failing using every possible method, a simple vape and a delicious flavour did it. I don’t get sick anymore and have my life back. When I smoked, I was sick all the time. Vaping, without a doubt, saved my life
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Wikus Lombard
Age:
58
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
40
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
Changed my life completely. I was a 20 to 30 cigarettes a day smoker. More energy, better outlook on life. Everything about my health improved. Will never smoke again
Date Uploaded: 20231126
Chantell Marais
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’m asthmatic and used 3-4 pumps a month, after switching to vaping I use only 1 pump a month. I don’t struggle with sinuses or lung infections.
Date Uploaded: 20220913
Devon Strydom
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was tired of the same old thing. Tired of waking up with a tight chest. Since I have been vaping everything has been so much better. And I just love flavours
Date Uploaded: 20220810
Shutley Claassen
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
I chose vaping over smoking cause cigarettes let you stink and it cause harm to your lungs and it’s difficult to breath but after i stop smoking and started to vape im not tiered anymore i feel free to speak with people my chest doesn’t feel tight anymore
Date Uploaded: 20230714