The Diagnosis

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Simply wondering, to those of you with Asperger's, or an ASD, how did you feel upon being diagnosed? Were you diagnosed early on, or later in life? And how did you feel about it? For me, even though I had been exhibiting signs since I was 5 or 6, but I was finally diagnosed at the age of 14. For me, it was a huge relief, like a big weight had been taken from my chest that had been suffocating me for so long. I had lived my entire life, ostracized and alone. I was always different than the other children; different interests, different ways of thinking. Even my vocabulary was far superior to my peers. I just remember a feeling of elation. Because, finally, I wasn't so different. I wasn't just a strange person, I had a diagnosis. Ever since then, I've felt happier than I've felt in years.
So how did you guys feel?

it was relieving in a way. suddenly i wasn't possible schizoid anymore. i no longer had a personality disorder. and it gets me some consideration for my noise problem.

Definately the best feeling in the world. I finally knew "what was wrong with me" as I used to say. I'm proud to have AS mostly because everything makes so much sense now. And I know that I'm not the only one who doesn't get why we should care what color someone's new shoes are or whatever else NT's deem important things to know about each other.

When I first started researching it, all I can say is that I was in a state of euphoria for over a week. As I frequently say, "that explains a lot." But yet, I could not stop questioning myself on whether I actually have it or not.

But, as for the actual diagnosis, I have unofficially diagnosed myself just a few days ago after extensive research just so that I can stop questioning myself (thread here). I know I'm not a licensed professional, but seriously, how many professionals are going to read about AS for several hours a day for almost four months before making a decision? It's not like I don't know myself, so I am finally able to trust my own judgement.