My 7yo boy is usually a happy-go-lucky type. He's bright, articulate and has a wicked sense of humour. I'm delighted at the way he's turning out. He has various hobbies, loves maths and is ahead in reading. The thing that concerns me is that if he's asked to do something new or outside his comfort zone he has a huge meltdown, and believes he's useless. He cries, sometimes hits his head and says he can't do the task. I don't know where these negative thoughts have come from (although I know we all have self doubt) but he frustrates easily to the point of paralysis. I think this may be the start of something more serious in his emotional development. I've tried certain tactics to help him quash his anxiety such as, pretending that the negative thoughts are like bullies and you have to tell the bully to go away, plus I've tried to encourage him to write a journal which he does a little but not regularly. He is outside a lot so gets plenty of fresh air. I think he has a vivid imagination (he scares quite easily and gets nightmares). I'd love some advice from people who may have come across this before and the best way he can overcome his self doubt in an age appropriate way. Thanks very much!