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.
Robert Vermaak
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
34
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Drinks
Since stop smoking I have more energy. Can run without feeling out of breath. No more heartburn no stinky cigarette smoke or bad breath.My family supports me to rather vape than smoke. I’m happier and healthy and sleep much better than in all I have been smoking. No coughs in mornings when I wake up or the urge for a cigarette in the morning. I start my vaping after breakfast in the morning and a only take about 5 draws.You can can a couple of hours without a vape but with cigarettes it was not the case.
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Adriaan Cowan
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I started vaping as I have chronic sinusitis and vaping helps for it.
Date Uploaded: 20210717
Ziyaad
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
My son had a serious breathing and chest issue since he was born. I’ve always noticed after a smokes a cigarette then he would always cough or his chest would pull tight. I couldn’t see my son suffering more because of my smoking hence me deciding to totally stop smoking a start vaping. I have never looked back again. My son out grew the issues he have and I can gladly say my vaping helped him in a way.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Chez Perrow
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20220124
Sachin Ramjan
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
28
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Breakfast/Bakery
A healthier Lifestyle. I am able to run continuously and do activities that were extremely difficult to do when smoking. My lungs feel alive again. My skin feels better, my taste buds are back, and I don’t stink like an ashtray. My sinuses now worry me very rarely and when they do, It isn’t as severe. And have a body now that’s bursting with energy. Vaping has saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Taurig Esack
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
When I started vaping, it was to replace a cig however, it developed into a hobby, and I met some amazing friends along the line. My ultimate goal is to quit everything however, vaping has given me a second breath at everything I do, whether it be running or swimming, my chest burns but less
Date Uploaded: 20200625
Heinrich Scherman
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Eugene Pieterse
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I had an addiction to cigarettes that was difficult to stop and started having an impact on my health which increased my blood pressure specifically. Maintaining a healthier lifestyle through exercise was difficult since smoking affected my breathing as well. Switching over to vaping was easy thanks to a retailer that was informed and educated regarding the products and the research surrounding it, which in turn helped me make a more informed decision of making the change and ever since my health has improved significantly, my blood pressure is down and I can actually exercise now
Date Uploaded: 20220124