Can OCD and Hoarding be Diagnosed Together? by Thriveworks Counseling | Jun 11, 2015 | Mental Health Topics, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Q&A Q: According to the DSM-5, hoarding shouldn’t be diagnosed if the behavior can be better explained by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Is it possible for both hoarding and OCD to be diagnosed together? A: Great question! Yes, a therapist can diagnose them together, but one should avoid diagnosing hoarding…