def METHOD_NAME(self):
    r = increase_and_read("hallo_counter2")
    self.assertEqual(r, 1)
    for x in range(1, 8):
        decrease("hallo_counter2", allow_negative=True)
    counter = EventCounter.query.filter_by(counter_name="hallo_counter2").first()
    self.assertEqual(counter.counter_value, -6)