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.
Dehan Carpenter
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Date Uploaded: 20210717
Keagan Le Grange
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’ve gotten into cigarettes at a young age. Eventually deciding to try vaping to kick the cigarette habit. At first the switch was difficult but just a month of vaping I already noticed a difference in my general health. Just in terms of smell, breathing and simply just waking up in the morning – small daily life improvements that just kept growing from this point. My sense of taste and smell improved. My level of fitness improved. Even got sick from minor flu’s and illness less regularly. The improvement it’s made on my life cannot be measured in a single testimonial but all those around me that I’ve recommended vaping to rather than cigarettes would agree on how it’s improved their lives too. Increasing the price with this tax method makes it less accessible and less affordable. It steals the better livelihoods from people who deserve it as a healthier alternative to something so many can’t do without.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
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
Theunis Mulder
Age:
57
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I am allergic to pollen, grass, dog hair and many more. Don’t need to use medical products to help with permanent nasal drip. Vaping solve this for me.
Date Uploaded: 20220120
Tristan De La Porte
Age:
21
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Bianca de Jongh
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
It’s amazing to be able to smell and taste food again, and not smell like an ashtray all the time.
Date Uploaded: 20210930
Angelo Bijoux
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Tobacco
I tried patches , gum , chantix even alan carr but nothing got me off the cigarettes but vaping . My health has improved tremendously and I can even run long distance now !
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Micheal Toronto
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’ve been smoking for 5 years ever since I’ve been short of breath I couldn’t breath so well, once I tried a friend’s vape and I liked it. I’m on 2 years I feel I can run better and breath better. I recommend vaping in a long way
Date Uploaded: 20220115