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.
Connor Gladwin
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Fruit
I had tried to quit multiple times but never managed to. Vaping became more accessible and it was very effective in getting me off of cigarettes. I was able to quit cigarettes in less than 2 months.
Date Uploaded: 20220807
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
madelaine welman
Age:
56
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
37
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
As a 50 cigarettes a day smoker who really enjoyed smoking and never really considered quitting, I started having trouble breathing and begrudgingly tried vaping as an alternative. I was very resistant to the idea and did not have any faith that there was anything that was going to be as good as smoking or help me quit a 50 cigarettes a day habit. It took me six months to completely convert to only vaping. I am now a strong supporter of vaping as an alternative to tobacco and a means to quit. I have also managed to encourage and successfully converted family members from smoking to vaping.
Since I started vaping, my breathing has improved tremendously as well as my general health. I do not suffer from the dreaded smokers cough, my skin tone is much better, my teeth are white with no blackening or discoloring.
I honestly cannot recommend vaping as an alternative enough to smokers. It has been a game changer for me.
Date Uploaded: 20240902
Brandon Boshoff
Age:
20
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
It means to me that I get to spend a long life time with my child and my loved ones*
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Richard Hooper
Age:
45
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
23
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
*Vaping was a life saver for me. Health has improved dramatically sine I stopped smoking*
Date Uploaded: 20210930
Carl Belelie
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
24
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Smoked cigarettes all my life. It got really expensive and always left me feeling lethargic. I’ve now been vaping for almost a year and I’ve never felt better. It’s also much cheaper than Cigarettes when you make your own vape Juice.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Ashley Lubbe
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Tobacco
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Deon Grove
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
Never felt better! Going on 9 years of vaping.
Date Uploaded: 20220807