Lets use the example of overcoming self-neglect to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the impermanence of their experiences and the true nature of their self-worth.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person forms habits of self-neglect, such as neglecting self-care, overworking, or failing to prioritize their well-being.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these habits, making them prone to neglect themselves.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that is susceptible to self-neglect, including physical and emotional fatigue.
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons sense organs interact with the external environment, which may include triggers for self-neglect, such as stress or perfectionism.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters situations that trigger their habits of self-neglect, leading to a sense of overwhelm or burnout.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences unpleasant feelings from neglecting themselves, such as physical discomfort or emotional distress.
8. Craving (tanha): The person develops a desire to care for themselves and experience relief from their unpleasant feelings.
9. Clinging (upadana): The person begins to prioritize self-care and establishes habits of self-care as a way to address their suffering.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to self-care reinforces the persons positive habits of self-care and karmic tendencies towards well-being.
11. Birth (jati): The person experiences the birth of a more positive relationship with themselves as they continue to nurture their self-care habits.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): The persons ongoing self-care habits lead to greater physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and lessen the impact of physical and emotional suffering and ultimately, leading to a less strenuous and suffocating emotional state.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and overcoming of self-neglect. By understanding and addressing the roots of self-neglect and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can cultivate a positive relationship with themselves and achieve greater physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

How to break cycle at each point:

To break the cycle of self-neglect at each point of the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination:

1. Ignorance (avijja): Develop an understanding of the true nature of impermanence and self-worth. This can be achieved through studying the Buddhist teachings or seeking guidance from a teacher, therapist, or trusted friend.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): Replace negative thought patterns with positive ones by cultivating wholesome mental states, such as loving-kindness and compassion for oneself.

3. Consciousness (viññana): Develop mindfulness of habits and patterns of thought, so that you can recognize when you are prone to neglecting yourself, and make a conscious effort to realign your thoughts and actions with your well-being.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): Cultivate self-compassion and self-care practices, which will help to recondition the body and mind towards greater well-being.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): Be mindful of triggers that cause you to neglect yourself, and work to avoid or re-frame these triggers in a more positive light.

6. Contact (phassa): Develop coping strategies and positive self-talk to help you manage overwhelming situations that might trigger self-neglect.

7. Feeling (vedana): Be mindful of when you are feeling unpleasant emotions, such as physical discomfort, and take steps to address these feelings through self-care practices, such as taking a break or seeking support from others.

8. Craving (tanha): Recognize the desire to care for yourself and prioritize your well-being, and use this desire as motivation to continue practicing self-care.

9. Clinging (upadana): Establish habits of self-care as a way to address and reduce self-neglect, and make these habits a part of your daily routine.

10. Becoming (bhava): Continue to reinforce positive habits of self-care, so that they become the norm and lead to greater well-being over time.

11. Birth (jati): Experience the birth of a more positive relationship with yourself, rooted in regular self-care practices.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Achieve greater physical, emotional, and spiritual health through ongoing self-care practices, which will help you overcome the cycle of self-neglect and move towards greater well-being.