Just a Bit Much: Overachieving, People-Pleasing, and Going to Therapy

by Mariah Scrivens

In this raw, funny, and deeply honest memoir for women, Mariah Scrivens shares the story of growing up ambitious, anxious, and always feeling like she was a little too much. From friendship breakups and teacher burnout to an ADHD diagnosis with three kids under two and a business that just didn’t fit anymore, this memoir about burnout, friendship, and identity will make you laugh, cry, and feel deeply seen.

“Raw, honest, and deeply relatable. Reading it feels like catching up with an old friend—comforting, binge-worthy, and impossible to put down.” —Mandy Lee

This isn’t a celebrity memoir. It’s not a survival story with a Hollywood ending. It’s a book for every woman who has ever felt like her emotions, ambition, or voice were too big for the room.

Inside, you’ll

Complicated friendships and belongingAnxiety, burnout, and self-worthBehind-the-scenes of building (and burning down) a businessJoy and self-trust on the other sideWhat readers are

★★★★★
“Achingly funny and raw, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with gut-punch truths.”
Amy Hanneke, Copywriter & SEO Expert

★★★★★
“Heartfelt and powerful… it’s a book for anyone ready to embrace their true self.”
Ellie Laliberté, Award-Winning Author

★★★★★
“It’s real. It’s relatable. It’s the book I didn’t know I needed.”
Kaitlyn Reid, Teacher & Mentor

★★★★★
“As an undiagnosed ADHD girly, I finally felt seen. This book is a gift.”
Jessie Burke-Trebell, Co-Founder of Elevate Learning

If you’ve ever felt like you take up too much space, Just a Bit Much will remind you—you were never too much to begin with.

294 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2025

Reviews

[Katie Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend wrote a whole ass book!!!

[Kat Kerns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nosey Girls Wanna Know—So I’m spilling the tea! 🫖

“Just a Bit Much” by Mariah Scrivens is a beautifully honest memoir that immediately draws you in with its authenticity. Reading it felt less like turning the pages of a book and more like sitting down over coffee with a friend, listening to her share the real, unfiltered story of her life. Mariah’s voice is warm and conversational—she writes exactly as she speaks, I’m so lucky to have met her—making her journey relatable and deeply human.

What I appreciated most was her willingness to be vulnerable, to invite readers into not only the highlights but also the challenges, struggles, and messy in-between moments that have shaped who she is today. Her openness made me reflect on how often we only see part of someone’s story, and how much strength it takes to share the rest. It’s refreshing to be reminded that behind the curated moments we often see on social media, there is always more to the picture.

I’m proud of Mariah for her courage in sharing her truth, and I came away from her memoir with a greater appreciation for honesty, resilience, and the strength it takes to own your story. “Just a Bit Much” is both inspiring and comforting—a reminder that while our paths may look different, we are all navigating struggles and triumphs along the way. 🧡

[Daphne Capaldi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t even know where to begin with my review. This book has made me feel so seen. I really went on a journey reading this book and it was absolutely incredible! Anyone who has ever felt like a people pleaser or just a bit much should definitely read this book (and even if you haven’t but you just want a good read)!

[Courtney · Rating 1 out of 5]

To start off, I know Mariah from her online business. I'm not in the teachergram space, but adjacent to it. I will admit, I am nosy and was hoping for clarity on the drama that's gone down in the past few years. I was very disappointed. There were very few receipts despite multiple claims she was going to bring ALL the receipts. She even admits in the book that she tends to delete interactions that left her in a shame spiral, so the stories were based on her memories. Questionable proof at best. After reading that, I wasn't sure I could even believe the proof she did include.

Additionally, this book is a lawsuit waiting to happen. There are a few stories about others in the book that are wildly inappropriate and/or not Mariah's stories to share. I was blown away and disappointed by the fact that she shared such personal details about her actual friends and the people she once considered friends.

A few of the stories about her own life made me feel bad for her, but she really paints herself in a terrible light and it feels like she's blaming everything she's ever done on her undiagnosed ADHD. I'm glad she's in therapy and I hope it's actually working... Anyway... Not worth the read unless you want a bad taste left in your mouth and to feel very sorry for the people she's included in her book.

[Caroline · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm surprised to see all the glowing reviews for this book. It was poorly written, and left me confused very often. The narrative jumps around constantly and is very hard to follow.

I've been a long time follower of Mariah, since she was still teaching kindergarten. I was nosy - I wanted to know what all the drama was and I was looking forward to reading the receipts she was promising. Instead, what I learned is she actually deleted all the receipts that made her look bad.

"While scouring for receipts for this book, I was slapped in the face by my still-very-much-alive habit of deleting anything that embarrasses me. Removing any evidence of hurt and shame from my phone so I can't re-read and obsess or send another message."

After reading this, I was very skeptical that any of the "receipts" were real, which makes me question the integrity of the book and the trustworthiness of the author.

The author has clearly struggled with friendships and relationships all her life and this book made it abundantly clear why. I'm ashamed that I took everything she said at face value for so long and that I believed she was being bullied by other teachers. After reading the exchange in the book, it's clear Mariah overreacted - yet again.

I'm glad she got her ADHD diagnosis, but having ADHD is not an excuse to treat people poorly.

[Heather Litster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me HOOKED.

Mariah’s memoir is a beautiful story of an anxious ADHD lover girl moving through the world and discovering herself. It feels like a coming of age book but instead of YA it’s entrepreneurship, womanhood, parenthood, and humanness.

Some reviews have claimed her writing to be “all over the place” but if your neurospicy is like my neurospicy, this book provided me with an incredibly relatable example of what it feels like to me in my own head.

I laughed, I cried, I felt hope, worry, fear, excitement - all of it. I value how she shows that the hurt often caused by unsupported neurodivergence (outward and inward) can change so much given community that understands. Absolutely worth the read.

Side note: I was at the spa with a bestie who has been exploring an ADHD diagnosis and one of Mariah’s quotes inspired my friend to better advocate and explore support. We both cried as she read that one page and felt her entire world validated. Thanks Mariah for your vulnerability!!

[Elisabeth LM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right away, I was sucked in and hooked. Mariah’s voice is the perfect mix of raw, honest, and funny. The kind of writing that feels like chatting with your sharpest, most self-aware friend.

As someone who works in the field and navigates social media daily, I found myself nodding along (and laughing out loud) more times than I can count. The way she describes her “inner mean girl” had me instantly picturing a little Lizzie McGuire cartoon version of Mariah popping up to say the quiet part out loud and it works.

For us nosey girls? Well, I’m nosey and I wanted to know… and she absolutely delivered.

Highly recommend if you like humor with heart, honesty with bite, and stories that remind you you’re not alone when life feels like “just a bit much.”

[Deanna Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt seen reading this- as a mom, a woman, an entrepreneur, and a late diagnosed adhd girly!

Easy, honest, and authentic.