A few days ago, I could have written your post. I had 12 continuous days of abstainance, and then had such bad cravings for 2 days, totally white knuckeling(sp?) it. I got up the next morning and said the prayer, and the difference is amazing. Literally!
I am not really a God person, more spiritual than religious, but man, the morning prayer, down on my knees really made a difference. One of the ladies from my meeting happened to call me today, and I told her about it, and she said "We told you that you don't have to do it by yourself, miracles happen here every day"
It really works. I didn't believe it either