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.
Kylon Watkins
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
I began smoking cigarettes due to peer pressure at the age of 13. I stopped smoking the day I decided to buy a Vape. My first device was the Voopoo Drag 3 kit with Weiners Vape Bokmelk e-liquid. About 2 weeks after I quit cigarettes I could feel a noticeable difference in my body
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Manuel Jose Ferraz Pereira
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’ve been diagnosed with tonseliters where I was recommended to stop smoking but the urge for smoking was a problem and I couldn’t stop till my Dr Rogee said he would suggest nicotine patches or nicotine patches to help me stop but has side effects. So my Dr said he would rather have me vape and ever since I’ve been vaping and had no issues ever. I find that vaping saved my life and I would recommended it to anyone
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Daryl Shepherd
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Like more than one type
So about 10 years ago I was feeling like crap for a few months. Loosing weight not sleeping and just generally not feeling myself. Went to the doctors and they took a blood sample. Turns out my blood sugar levels were 600+ which if you are aware are not good levels. I grew up with asthma and yes still smoked cigarettes. So now being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes it was time to try and quit. I had tried several times in the past but nothing ever stuck. Someone told me back then about electronic cigarettes. I figured why not I’ll give it a shot and I have never picked up a cigarette since. My asthma is nonexistent at this point and vaping definitely saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Faizal Aziz
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
More to health myself with start vaping
Date Uploaded: 20210717
Phillip
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
I feel more active since I started vaping! Better health equals better lifestyle
Date Uploaded: 20220312
Jimi Lee Griffin
Age:
45
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
31
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Exactly one year ago today, I smoked my last cigarette. I was a heavy smoker, for 31 years, and I never thought I’d be able to give it up. I definitely wouldn’t have been able to quit, without the assistance that vaping provided.
Vaping, has essentially, saved my life.
Just saying.
29/08/2022
Date Uploaded: 20220829
Gaby Fonseca
Age:
21
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20221003
Francesco Tius
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
30
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
Definitely breathe easier and sleep better at night.
Date Uploaded: 20220117