Change Your Brain Every Day Actor Dave Annable on Life, Love, and ADHD
Sep 29, 2025
Actor Dave Annable shares his journey with lifelong ADHD, insomnia, and substance use while discussing how these issues impact his marriage and parenting. He explores the limitations of medication and the importance of comprehensive brain health. Insights from Dr. Amen reveal surprising brain patterns and the effects of sleep disruptions on relationships. They also dive into practical strategies like 'special time' with kids, phone boundaries, and EMDR therapy for processing trauma, all while emphasizing proactive approaches to brain care.
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Couple Scans Restored A Troubled Marriage
- Dr. Amen shared a story of scanning a couple with OCD and ADD which dramatically improved their marriage after targeted treatment.
- He used that case to show brain-focused interventions can restore relationships without ongoing therapy.
Longstanding ADHD Diagnosis And Medication Trial
- Dave Annable described his 2015 adult ADD diagnosis and long-term use of Adderall with intermittent breaks.
- He recently tried Vyvanse and reported early positive effects after switching medications.
ADHD Is Multifaceted
- Dr. Daniel Amen emphasized that ADHD is complex and medication alone often isn't enough for full recovery.
- He identified Dave's ADD as an "over-focused" subtype with trouble shifting attention, not simple inattention.
