As someone with OCD, whose daughter has OCD and who works with adolescents with OCD, I feel like I can honestly say this is the first book of its kind! I love how it blended the science with the art; the therapy with the raw emotion. Dr. Alcee's book accomplished exactly what it sought out to do--to acknowledge the 'difficult' parts about OCD, but also claim (or reclaim) the beautiful parts that make the OCD brain so wonderfully unique. I was able to read this eARC but will purchase this hardcopy for my bookshelves so that others can enjoy the hope this book offers when they feel overwhelmed by flood that OCD can so often bring. Thank you to the author, publishing company and to Netgalley for this advanced e-copy. I was provided this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this perspective from a clinical psychologist as a lot of the literature around OCD is quite similar. While it's a debilitating disorder, it was nice to look at the positive traits it can bring and ways it can be utilised to better live alongside it.

The Upside of OCD is well-written and well-thought, and balances academic/technical writing and information with more casual, reader-friendly writing styles and content. I cannot fully comment on the tips and advice, though they read sound and inspiring and I will recommend this to my loved ones with OCD.
The highlight of this book for me was, in general, Alcee’s balanced and realistic, yet positive perspective and approach.

Such a great and unique guide for those dealing with OCD to see it from a different perspective and gain insight into how it can be turned into a positive.