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.
Anca Roodt
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
White smoking I was always struggling to breathe went to the DR and discovered that my asthma got worse. I was told to stop smoking digs started vaping. While smoking cigs Min 1 attack per week, vaping only get attacks when I am really sick
VAPING SAVED MY LUNGS
Date Uploaded: 20200709
Anrich Heineman
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220308
Sean Noordman
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
25
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Drinks
Love the taste destress just relax
Date Uploaded: 20200720
Janine Theron
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I tried vaping before but had a hard time going over as my mind set wasn’t there yet. I smoked 15+ years, smoked about 40-60 smokes a day. I started vaping March 2020 for 3 months, smoked again while vaping but have completely gone over for about 2-3 months now. My daughter is very happy since I stopped as she always wanted me to stop. I can smell and taste things better now. My chest even feels better since vaping. I sleep better. I just feel so much better in general.
Date Uploaded: 20201128
Sharon Guy
Age:
53
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
38
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Drinks
I was finally able to quit cigarettes through vaping which I thought I never would. My health has improved as a result
Date Uploaded: 20200708
Ann Ledgerwood
Age:
64
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
45
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Smoked between 30 to 40 cigarettes a day – stopped February 2020 and switched to vaping. Within a week noticed a difference in health – breathing easier, not breathless after short walks, etc. Have not had bronchitis once in the two years since quitting cigarettes. Teeth and gums are healthier too.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Isabella Bester
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Help me with my stress
Date Uploaded: 20220805
Craig Stuart
Age:
50
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
24
Vaping Years:
12
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20210220