Lets use the example of self-victimization to illustrate the Twelve Nidanas of dependent origination.
1. Ignorance (avijja): The person lacks understanding of the true nature of reality and the causes of their suffering. In this case, they may not see that their self-victimization patterns are perpetuating their suffering.
2. Mental formations (sankhara): Due to ignorance, the person has formed habitual patterns of feeling like a victim and seeing themselves as powerless in a given situation.
3. Consciousness (viññana): The persons consciousness is conditioned by these mental formations, making them prone to see situations through the lens of victimhood.
4. Name and form (nama-rupa): The persons body and mind manifest in a way that reinforces victimhood, such as slumped shoulders, frowning or sad-looking face, or other physical manifestations of being a victim (e.g., looking weak or powerless).
5. The six sense bases (salayatana): The persons different sense organs interact with external stimuli according to this pattern of self-victimization.
6. Contact (phassa): The person encounters situations that trigger their habitual self-victimization pattern, such as a failure, rejection or even a compliment that they interpret as another person trying to make them feel pity.
7. Feeling (vedana): The person experiences negative feelings as a result of the self-victimization pattern, such as feeling inferior or helpless, that reinforce their identification with it.
8. Craving (tanha): The person craves to be seen as a victim, or to feel sympathy from others and to avoid taking responsibility for their actions or decisions.
9. Clinging (upadana): The persons attachment to their self-victimization pattern intensifies, perpetuating the cycle of suffering.
10. Becoming (bhava): This clinging to victimhood reinforces the persons habitual patterns and karmic tendencies, leading to further identification with being a victim.
11. Birth (jati): The persons identification with victimhood perpetuates the cycle and reinforces the pattern of being a victim in future situations.
12. Old age and death (jara-marana): Unaddressed self-victimization can lead to physical, mental, and emotional suffering and perpetuate negative consequences in future situations, leading the person to further feelings of powerlessness and inadequacy.
In this example, we can see how the Twelve Nidanas apply to the arising and perpetuation of self-victimization. By understanding the dependent origination of self-victimization and recognizing the interdependence of the Twelve Links, a person can cultivate mindfulness and work towards breaking the cycle, ultimately leading to greater self-confidence and empowerment.

How to break cycle at each point:

Here is an elaboration on how to break the cycle at each point:

1. Ignorance (avijja): By seeking out education, knowledge and understanding of the true nature of self, relationships, and the world, a person can become aware of how their self-victimization patterns are perpetuating their suffering.

2. Mental formations (sankhara): By practicing positive affirmations and visualization techniques, a person can reshape their habitual self-victimization patterns into more positive and empowering patterns. This can help them see situations differently and promote a sense of agency and power.

3. Consciousness (viññana): By cultivating awareness and mindful attention, a person can become more aware of their conditioned responses and self-victimizing viewpoints. This can help them develop a more balanced and objective perspective on situations, reducing the influence of the victimhood lens.

4. Name and form (nama-rupa): By adopting physical postures or behaviors that reflect a sense of empowerment and confidence, a person can counteract the physical manifestations of their self-victimization patterns.

5. The six sense bases (salayatana): By practicing mindfulness of the senses, a person can become more aware of how their self-victimization patterns distort their perceptions. This awareness can promote a more balanced and objective view of situations, leading to more constructive and positive responses.

6. Contact (phassa): By recognizing and challenging their habitual self-victimizing responses to situations, a person can promote more constructive responses that promote empowerment and growth. This can help break the cycle of self-perpetuating victimhood.

7. Feeling (vedana): By cultivating compassion and self-love, a person can counteract the negative feelings associated with self-victimization patterns. This can promote a more positive and empowering self-image.

8. Craving (tanha): By recognizing and challenging the craving for sympathy and attention associated with victimhood, a person can develop a more constructive and empowered approach to situations.

9. Clinging (upadana): By recognizing and challenging the attachment to victimhood, a person can promote growth and development, leading to a more positive self-image and constructive responses to situations.

10. Becoming (bhava): By cultivating new patterns of thinking and behavior, a person can break the cycle of self-perpetuating victimhood and promote positive growth and development.

11. Birth (jati): By cultivating a positive and empowering self-image, a person can break the cycle of self-perpetuating victimhood and approach situations with a sense of agency and power.

12. Old age and death (jara-marana): By promoting growth and empowerment, a person can break the cycle of self-perpetuating victimhood, avoiding the physical, mental, and emotional suffering associated with negative self-image and self-victimization patterns.